Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet

English member of parliament and recipient of the Victoria Cross (1893–1983)
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Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Teignmouth[2], he… he was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Marylebone[4]. He died on +1983-04-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and autobiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Teignmouth[2].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet passed away in Marylebone[4].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet died on +1983-04-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet died on +1983-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's father was William John Smyth[13].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's mother was Lilian May Clifford[14].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was married to Margaret Dundas[15].
  • Among Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's spouses was Frances Mary Blair Read Chambers[16].
  • A child of Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was John Lawrence Smyth[17].
  • A child of Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was Julian Smyth[18].
  • A child of Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was Robin Smyth[19].
  • A child of Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was Jillian Margaret Smyth[20].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[8].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's professions included autobiographer[9].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Teignmouth[2], Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet… he was born on +1893-10-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William John Smyth[13]. His mother was Lilian May Clifford[14].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[28], an independent school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1877[31], headquartered in Oxford[32]; Staff College, Camberley[33], a staff college[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1858[36]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[37], a military academy[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1802[40]; and Repton School[41], an independent school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1908[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and autobiographer[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46]; member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1964[49]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1959[52]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1955[55]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1951[58]; and member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[59], a position[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1950[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[63], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1914[66]; Order of St. George, 4th class[67]; and Victoria Cross[68].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Dundas[15], b. 1899[69] and Frances Mary Blair Read Chambers[16]. Children include John Lawrence Smyth[17], 1921–1944[70]; Julian Smyth[18], 1923–1974[71]; Robin Smyth[19], 1926–1992[72]; and Jillian Margaret Smyth[20], b. 1929[73]. Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was affiliated with the Conservative Party[74].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1983-04-26T00:00:00Z[5] and +1983-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet died in Marylebone[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet born?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was born in Teignmouth[2].

Where did Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet die?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet died in Marylebone[4].

Who were Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's father was William John Smyth[13]. Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's mother was Lilian May Clifford[14].

Who was Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet's spouses include Margaret Dundas[15] and Frances Mary Blair Read Chambers[16].

What did Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet worked as cricketer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and autobiographer[9].

Where did Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet was educated at Dragon School[28], Staff College, Camberley[33], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[37], and Repton School[41].

What awards did Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[63], Order of St. George, 4th class[67], and Victoria Cross[68].

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