Smith Thompson

United States federal judge (1768-1843)
Person human Q1261880
Smith Thompson
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Smith Thompson

Summary

Smith Thompson is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 17, 1768[3]. He passed away in Poughkeepsie[4]. He died on December 18, 1843[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Smith Thompson's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Smith Thompson passed away in Poughkeepsie[4].
  • Smith Thompson was born on January 17, 1768[3].
  • Smith Thompson died on December 18, 1843[5].
  • Smith Thompson is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery[10].
  • Smith Thompson was married to Sarah Thompson[11].
  • A child of Smith Thompson was Gilbert Livingston Thompson[12].
  • Smith Thompson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Smith Thompson worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Smith Thompson worked as a judge[7].
  • Smith Thompson's professions included politician[8].
  • Smith Thompson held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[14].
  • Smith Thompson held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[15].
  • Smith Thompson was educated at Princeton University[16].
  • Smith Thompson is recorded as male[17].
  • Smith Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Smith Thompson was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • Smith Thompson's Commons category is recorded as Smith Thompson[20].
  • Smith Thompson's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[21].
  • Smith Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[22].
  • Smith Thompson's given name is recorded as Smith[23].
  • Smith Thompson's Commons gallery is recorded as Smith Thompson[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Smith Thompson's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 17, 1768[3].

Education

Smith Thompson's education included a stint at Princeton University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the New York State Assembly[14], an elected position[25], in United States[26] and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[15], a public office[27], in United States[28].

Personal Life

Among Smith Thompson's spouses was Sarah Thompson[11]. A child of him was Gilbert Livingston Thompson[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Smith Thompson died on December 18, 1843[5]. He passed away in Poughkeepsie[4]. He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Smith Thompson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Smith Thompson born?

Born in New York City[2], Smith Thompson…

Where did Smith Thompson die?

Smith Thompson died in Poughkeepsie[4].

Who was Smith Thompson married to?

Smith Thompson's spouses include Sarah Thompson[11].

What did Smith Thompson do for work?

Smith Thompson worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], and politician[8].

Where did Smith Thompson go to school?

Smith Thompson was educated at Princeton University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, judge, politician
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death Poughkeepsie
    Position held member of the New York State Assembly, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
    Aliases
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