Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet

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Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 22, 1779[3]. He passed away in Georgetown[4]. He died on March 4, 1838[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and civil servant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet…
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet passed away in Georgetown[4].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was born on February 22, 1779[3].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was born on February 22, 1780[9].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet died on March 4, 1838[5].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's father was James Carmichael Smyth[10].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's mother was Mary Holyland[11].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was married to Harriet Morse[12].
  • A child of Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was Sir James Robert Carmichael, 2nd Bt.[13].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's professions included soldier[6].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as a civil servant[7].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of Governor of British Guiana[16].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was educated at Charterhouse School[18].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet received the Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet received the Waterloo Medal[21].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[22].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[26].
  • Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet… Recorded date of birth include February 22, 1779[3] and February 22, 1780[9]. His father was James Carmichael Smyth[10]. His mother was Mary Holyland[11].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1741[30] and Charterhouse School[18], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1611[33], headquartered in Godalming[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and civil servant[7]. Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of Governor of British Guiana[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37]; Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20]; and Waterloo Medal[21], an award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40].

Personal Life

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was married to Harriet Morse[12]. A child of him was Sir James Robert Carmichael, 2nd Bt.[13].

Death and Burial

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet died on March 4, 1838[5]. He died in Georgetown[4].

Why It Matters

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet born?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was born in London[2].

Where did Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet die?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet died in Georgetown[4].

Who were Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's father was James Carmichael Smyth[10]. Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's mother was Mary Holyland[11].

Who was Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet's spouses include Harriet Morse[12].

What did Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as soldier[6] and civil servant[7].

Where did Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17] and Charterhouse School[18].

What awards did Sir James Carmichael-Smyth, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20], and Waterloo Medal[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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