Vincent Arthur Smith

Irish historian and indologist (1843–1920)
Person human Q2526510
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Vincent Arthur Smith

Summary

Vincent Arthur Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on June 3, 1848[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on February 6, 1920[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and Indologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Vincent Arthur Smith was born in Dublin[2].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith died in Oxford[4].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith was born on June 3, 1848[3].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith died on February 6, 1920[5].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's father was Aquilla Smith[9].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith worked as a historian[6].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's professions included Indologist[7].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith was employed by Indian Civil Service[11].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[12].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith is recorded as male[13].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's Commons category is recorded as Vincent Arthur Smith[15].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[16].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's given name is recorded as Vincent[17].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's given name is recorded as Arthur[18].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[19].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's Commons Creator page is recorded as Vincent Arthur Smith[21].
  • Vincent Arthur Smith's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Vincent Arthur Smith's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on June 3, 1848[3]. His father was Aquilla Smith[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and Indologist[7]. Vincent Arthur Smith was employed by Indian Civil Service[11].

Recognition

Vincent Arthur Smith received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Vincent Arthur Smith died on February 6, 1920[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Vincent Arthur Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Vincent Arthur Smith born?

Vincent Arthur Smith's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Vincent Arthur Smith die?

Vincent Arthur Smith passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Vincent Arthur Smith's parents?

Vincent Arthur Smith's father was Aquilla Smith[9].

What did Vincent Arthur Smith do for work?

Vincent Arthur Smith worked as historian[6] and Indologist[7].

What awards did Vincent Arthur Smith receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Smith, Vincent Arthur. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, Indologist
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language English
    Instance of
    Occupation
    Award received Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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