Joseph Smith

British diplomat and art collector (c. 1682–1770)
Person human Q476702
Joseph Smith
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Joseph Smith

Summary

Joseph Smith is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1682[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on November 6, 1770[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], publisher[7], banker[8], art collector[9], and patron of the arts[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Smith was born in London[2].
  • Joseph Smith died in Venice[4].
  • Joseph Smith was born on January 1, 1682[3].
  • Joseph Smith was born on January 1, 1674[12].
  • Joseph Smith was born on January 1, 1682[13].
  • Joseph Smith died on November 6, 1770[5].
  • Joseph Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Joseph Smith's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Joseph Smith's professions included publisher[7].
  • Joseph Smith's professions included banker[8].
  • Joseph Smith's professions included art collector[9].
  • Joseph Smith worked as a patron of the arts[10].
  • Joseph Smith held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Joseph Smith is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph Smith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph Smith's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Smith (art collector)[18].
  • Joseph Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[19].
  • Joseph Smith's given name is recorded as Joseph[20].
  • Joseph Smith's work location is recorded as Venice[21].
  • Joseph Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Joseph Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Joseph Smith's owner of is recorded as Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day[24].
  • Joseph Smith's owner of is recorded as Venice: The Canale di Santa Chiara towards the Lagoon[25].
  • Joseph Smith's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance[26].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Smith was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1682[3] and January 1, 1674[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], publisher[7], banker[8], art collector[9], and patron of the arts[10]. Joseph Smith held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom[15].

Death and Burial

Joseph Smith died on November 6, 1770[5]. He passed away in Venice[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Smith born?

Joseph Smith was born in London[2].

Where did Joseph Smith die?

Joseph Smith died in Venice[4].

What did Joseph Smith do for work?

Joseph Smith worked as diplomat[6], publisher[7], banker[8], art collector[9], and patron of the arts[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Joseph
    Owner of Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day, Venice: The Canale di Santa Chiara towards the Lagoon
    Family name Smith
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Provenance
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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