John Thomas Smith

English painter, engraver and antiquarian (1766-1833)
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John Thomas Smith

Summary

John Thomas Smith is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1766[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1833[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], antiquarian seller[8], art historian[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Thomas Smith…
  • John Thomas Smith passed away in London[4].
  • John Thomas Smith was born on January 1, 1766[3].
  • John Thomas Smith was born on June 23, 1766[12].
  • John Thomas Smith died on January 1, 1833[5].
  • John Thomas Smith died on March 6, 1833[13].
  • John Thomas Smith died on March 8, 1833[14].
  • John Thomas Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • John Thomas Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Thomas Smith's professions included painter[6].
  • John Thomas Smith's professions included printmaker[7].
  • John Thomas Smith's professions included antiquarian seller[8].
  • John Thomas Smith worked as an art historian[9].
  • John Thomas Smith's professions included librarian[10].
  • Among John Thomas Smith's employers was British Museum[17].
  • John Thomas Smith is recorded as male[18].
  • John Thomas Smith's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Thomas Smith's Commons category is recorded as John Thomas Smith (1766-1833)[20].
  • John Thomas Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[21].
  • John Thomas Smith's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Thomas Smith's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • John Thomas Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Thomas Smith's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • John Thomas Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Thomas Smith's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Thomas Smith (1766-1833)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Thomas Smith's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1766[3] and June 23, 1766[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], antiquarian seller[8], art historian[9], and librarian[10]. John Thomas Smith was employed by British Museum[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1833[5], March 6, 1833[13], and March 8, 1833[14]. John Thomas Smith passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Thomas Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Thomas Smith born?

Born in London[2], John Thomas Smith…

Where did John Thomas Smith die?

John Thomas Smith passed away in London[4].

What did John Thomas Smith do for work?

John Thomas Smith worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], antiquarian seller[8], art historian[9], and librarian[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/33123|batch #33123]]: Remove redundant described by source (P1343) - ID P13576 is present."
  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, printmaker, antiquarian seller +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
  3. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Tate, National Gallery +3
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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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