Sidney Smith

British naval officer (1764-1840)
Person human Q1389040
Sidney Smith
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Sidney Smith

Summary

Sidney Smith is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1764[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 26, 1840[5]. He worked as a politician[6], naval officer[7], and military commander[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Sidney Smith…
  • Sidney Smith passed away in Paris[4].
  • Sidney Smith was born on June 21, 1764[3].
  • Sidney Smith was born on 1764[10].
  • Sidney Smith died on May 26, 1840[5].
  • Sidney Smith died on 1840[11].
  • Sidney Smith is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of William Sidney Smith[13].
  • Among Sidney Smith's spouses was Caroline Hearn[14].
  • Sidney Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Sidney Smith's professions included politician[6].
  • Sidney Smith worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Sidney Smith worked as a military commander[8].
  • Sidney Smith's field of work was navy[16].
  • Sidney Smith held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sidney Smith was educated at Tonbridge School[18].
  • Sidney Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Sidney Smith received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Sidney Smith received the Commander of the Order of the Sword[21].
  • Sidney Smith received the Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[22].
  • Sidney Smith received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Sidney Smith was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Sidney Smith is recorded as male[25].
  • Sidney Smith's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sidney Smith's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Smith was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 21, 1764[3] and 1764[10].

Education

Sidney Smith's education included a stint at Tonbridge School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], naval officer[7], and military commander[8]. Sidney Smith's field of work was navy[16]. He held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Commander of the Order of the Sword[21], a grade of an order[33], in Sweden[34]; Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[22], a grade of an order[35], in Portugal[36]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39].

Personal Life

Sidney Smith was married to Caroline Hearn[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 26, 1840[5] and 1840[11]. Sidney Smith died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of William Sidney Smith[13].

Why It Matters

Sidney Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Smith born?

Born in London[2], Sidney Smith…

Where did Sidney Smith die?

Sidney Smith died in Paris[4].

Who was Sidney Smith married to?

Sidney Smith's spouses include Caroline Hearn[14].

What did Sidney Smith do for work?

Sidney Smith worked as politician[6], naval officer[7], and military commander[8].

Where did Sidney Smith go to school?

Sidney Smith was educated at Tonbridge School[18].

What awards did Sidney Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], Commander of the Order of the Sword[21], and Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . La sculpture dans les cimetières de Paris, 1897. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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