James Smith

signer to the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania (1719-1806)
Person human Q721599
James Smith
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James Smith

Summary

James Smith is a human[1]. Born in Ulster[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1719[3]. He passed away in York[4]. He died on July 11, 1806[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ulster[2], James Smith…
  • James Smith died in York[4].
  • James Smith was born on September 17, 1719[3].
  • James Smith died on July 11, 1806[5].
  • James Smith was married to Eleanor Smith[9].
  • James Smith held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • James Smith held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Smith's professions included writer[6].
  • James Smith's professions included politician[7].
  • James Smith's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[13].
  • James Smith was educated at University of Delaware[14].
  • James Smith is recorded as male[15].
  • James Smith's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Smith's Commons category is recorded as James Smith (Pennsylvania politician)[17].
  • James Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[18].
  • James Smith's given name is recorded as James[19].

Body

Origins and Family

James Smith's place of birth was Ulster[2]. He was born on September 17, 1719[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[13], a private university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1740[22], headquartered in Philadelphia[23] and University of Delaware[14], a land-grant university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1743[26], headquartered in Newark[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and politician[7].

Personal Life

Among James Smith's spouses was Eleanor Smith[9].

Death and Burial

James Smith died on July 11, 1806[5]. He passed away in York[4].

Why It Matters

James Smith has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was James Smith born?

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

Where did James Smith die?

James Smith passed away in York[4].

Who was James Smith married to?

James Smith's spouses include Eleanor Smith[9].

What did James Smith do for work?

James Smith worked as writer[6] and politician[7].

Where did James Smith go to school?

James Smith was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13] and University of Delaware[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · HapHaxion · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Eleanor Smith
    Place of birth Ulster
    Country of citizenship Ireland, United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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