Warington Wilkinson Smyth

British geologist (1817–1890)
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Warington Wilkinson Smyth

Summary

Warington Wilkinson Smyth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on August 26, 1817[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 19, 1890[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and rower[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was born in Naples[2].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth died in London[4].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was born on August 26, 1817[3].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth died on June 19, 1890[5].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth is buried at Church of Saint Erth, St Erth[9].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth's father was William Henry Smyth[10].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth's mother was Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington[11].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was married to Anna Maria Antonia Story-Maskelyne[12].
  • A child of Warington Wilkinson Smyth was Sir Nevill Maskelyne Smyth[13].
  • A child of Warington Wilkinson Smyth was H. Warington Smyth[14].
  • A child of Warington Wilkinson Smyth was Herbert Warington Smyth[15].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth worked as a geologist[6].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth worked as a rower[7].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[17].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was educated at Westminster School[19].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was educated at Bedford School[20].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[22].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth is recorded as male[25].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Warington Wilkinson Smyth's Commons category is recorded as Warington Wilkinson Smyth[27].

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Origins and Family

Warington Wilkinson Smyth was born in Naples[2]. He was born on August 26, 1817[3]. His father was William Henry Smyth[10]. His mother was Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Westminster School[19], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34]; and Bedford School[20], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1908[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and rower[7]. Warington Wilkinson Smyth held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[22], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44].

Personal Life

Among Warington Wilkinson Smyth's spouses was Anna Maria Antonia Story-Maskelyne[12]. Children include Sir Nevill Maskelyne Smyth[13], a military personnel[45], 1868–1941[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Victoria Cross[48]; H. Warington Smyth[14]; and Herbert Warington Smyth[15], a military personnel[49], 1867–1943[50], awarded the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[51].

Death and Burial

Warington Wilkinson Smyth died on June 19, 1890[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of Saint Erth, St Erth[9].

Why It Matters

Warington Wilkinson Smyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Warington Wilkinson Smyth born?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth was born in Naples[2].

Where did Warington Wilkinson Smyth die?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth died in London[4].

Who were Warington Wilkinson Smyth's parents?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth's father was William Henry Smyth[10]. Warington Wilkinson Smyth's mother was Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington[11].

Who was Warington Wilkinson Smyth married to?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth's spouses include Anna Maria Antonia Story-Maskelyne[12].

What did Warington Wilkinson Smyth do for work?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth worked as geologist[6] and rower[7].

Where did Warington Wilkinson Smyth go to school?

Warington Wilkinson Smyth was educated at Trinity College[18], Westminster School[19], and Bedford School[20].

What awards did Warington Wilkinson Smyth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[22], and Knight Bachelor[23].

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Class ancestry

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

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