James Smith

Scottish merchant, geologist and biblical critic
Person human Q6143365
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James Smith

Summary

James Smith is a human[1]. Born in Jordanhill[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1782[3]. He died on January 17, 1867[4]. He worked as a merchant[5], geologist[6], architect[7], antiquarian[8], and biblical scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jordanhill[2], James Smith…
  • James Smith was born on August 15, 1782[3].
  • James Smith died on January 17, 1867[4].
  • James Smith's father was Archibald Smith[11].
  • James Smith's mother was Isabella Euing Smith[12].
  • A child of James Smith was Archibald Smith[13].
  • James Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • James Smith's professions included merchant[5].
  • James Smith's professions included geologist[6].
  • James Smith's professions included architect[7].
  • James Smith worked as an antiquarian[8].
  • James Smith's professions included biblical scholar[9].
  • James Smith was educated at University of Glasgow[16].
  • James Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • James Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Smith received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19].
  • James Smith was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • James Smith was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
  • James Smith is recorded as male[22].
  • James Smith's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[24].
  • James Smith's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Smith's place of birth was Jordanhill[2]. He was born on August 15, 1782[3]. His father was Archibald Smith[11]. His mother was Isabella Euing Smith[12].

Education

James Smith's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[5], geologist[6], architect[7], antiquarian[8], and biblical scholar[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[27], in United Kingdom[28]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30]; and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

A child of James Smith was Archibald Smith[13].

Death and Burial

James Smith died on January 17, 1867[4].

Why It Matters

James Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was James Smith born?

James Smith's place of birth was Jordanhill[2].

Who were James Smith's parents?

James Smith's father was Archibald Smith[11]. James Smith's mother was Isabella Euing Smith[12].

What did James Smith do for work?

James Smith worked as merchant[5], geologist[6], architect[7], antiquarian[8], and biblical scholar[9].

Where did James Smith go to school?

James Smith was educated at University of Glasgow[16].

What awards did James Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Curran index contributor id 2791
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 25823
    Image James Smith of Jordanhill.tif
    Sex or gender male
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