James Carmichael Smyth

Scottish physician and medical writer
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James Carmichael Smyth

Summary

James Carmichael Smyth is a human[1]. He was born in Fife[2]. He was born on January 1, 1741[3]. He died on June 18, 1821[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and medical writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Carmichael Smyth's place of birth was Fife[2].
  • James Carmichael Smyth was born on January 1, 1741[3].
  • James Carmichael Smyth was born on February 23, 1742[8].
  • James Carmichael Smyth died on June 18, 1821[4].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's father was Thomas Carmichael[9].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's mother was Margaret Smyth[10].
  • James Carmichael Smyth was married to Mary Holyland[11].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was Henry William Carmichael Smyth[12].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was Georgina Christina Carmichael Smyth[13].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was Maria Agnes Carmichael Smyth[14].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet[15].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was William Henry Carmichael Smyth[16].
  • A child of James Carmichael Smyth was Charles Montauban Carmichael[17].
  • James Carmichael Smyth worked as a physician[5].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's professions included medical writer[6].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Carmichael Smyth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • James Carmichael Smyth was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • James Carmichael Smyth is recorded as male[21].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's Commons category is recorded as James Carmichael Smyth[23].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Carmichael Smyth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].

Body

Origins and Family

James Carmichael Smyth's place of birth was Fife[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1741[3] and February 23, 1742[8]. His father was Thomas Carmichael[9]. His mother was Margaret Smyth[10].

Education

James Carmichael Smyth's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5] and medical writer[6].

Recognition

James Carmichael Smyth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Among James Carmichael Smyth's spouses was Mary Holyland[11]. Children include Henry William Carmichael Smyth[12], 1780–1865[26]; Georgina Christina Carmichael Smyth[13]; Maria Agnes Carmichael Smyth[14], 1776–1833[27]; Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet[15], a soldier[28], 1779–1838[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[31]; William Henry Carmichael Smyth[16]; and Charles Montauban Carmichael[17], 1790–1870[32].

Death and Burial

James Carmichael Smyth died on June 18, 1821[4].

Why It Matters

James Carmichael Smyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Carmichael Smyth born?

James Carmichael Smyth's place of birth was Fife[2].

Who were James Carmichael Smyth's parents?

James Carmichael Smyth's father was Thomas Carmichael[9]. James Carmichael Smyth's mother was Margaret Smyth[10].

Who was James Carmichael Smyth married to?

James Carmichael Smyth's spouses include Mary Holyland[11].

What did James Carmichael Smyth do for work?

James Carmichael Smyth worked as physician[5] and medical writer[6].

Where did James Carmichael Smyth go to school?

James Carmichael Smyth was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did James Carmichael Smyth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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