Tim Smit

British businessman
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Tim Smit

Summary

Tim Smit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scheveningen[2]. He was born on September 25, 1954[3]. He worked as a horticulturist[4], archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tim Smit's place of birth was Scheveningen[2].
  • Tim Smit was born on September 25, 1954[3].
  • Tim Smit was born on September 1954[10].
  • Tim Smit held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Tim Smit's professions included horticulturist[4].
  • Tim Smit worked as an archaeologist[5].
  • Tim Smit's professions included prehistorian[6].
  • Tim Smit's professions included composer[7].
  • Tim Smit's professions included musician[8].
  • Tim Smit's education included a stint at Durham University[12].
  • Tim Smit was educated at Cranbrook School[13].
  • Tim Smit was educated at Vinehall School[14].
  • Tim Smit received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Tim Smit received the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Medal[16].
  • Tim Smit received the Albert Medal[17].
  • Tim Smit received the Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award[18].
  • Tim Smit received the honorary doctorate[19].
  • Tim Smit is recorded as male[20].
  • Tim Smit's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Tim Smit's Commons category is recorded as Tim Smit[22].
  • Tim Smit's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Tim Smit earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[24].
  • Tim Smit's family name is recorded as Smit[25].
  • Tim Smit's given name is recorded as Timothy[26].
  • Tim Smit's honorific suffix is recorded as Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scheveningen[2], Tim Smit… Recorded date of birth include September 25, 1954[3] and September 1954[10].

Education

Educated at Durham University[12], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30], headquartered in Durham[31]; Cranbrook School[13], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1518[34]; and Vinehall School[14], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1938[37]. Tim Smit earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include horticulturist[4], archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Medal[16], an award[40]; Albert Medal[17], a medallion[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1864[43]; Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award[18]; and honorary doctorate[19], a title of honor[44].

Why It Matters

Tim Smit ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Tim Smit born?

Tim Smit's place of birth was Scheveningen[2].

What did Tim Smit do for work?

Tim Smit worked as horticulturist[4], archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Where did Tim Smit go to school?

Tim Smit was educated at Durham University[12], Cranbrook School[13], and Vinehall School[14].

What awards did Tim Smit receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Medal[16], Albert Medal[17], and Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award[18].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] ↑ . 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. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree → Doctor of Science
    Who's who uk id → U35206
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → Scheveningen
    Citizenship → —
    Educated at → Durham University, Cranbrook School, Vinehall School
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