Wesley D. Smith

American classicist
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Wesley D. Smith

Summary

Wesley D. Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Ely[2]. He was born on March 26, 1930[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on June 23, 2018[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Ely[2], Wesley D. Smith…
  • Wesley D. Smith passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Wesley D. Smith was born on March 26, 1930[3].
  • Wesley D. Smith died on June 23, 2018[5].
  • Among Wesley D. Smith's spouses was Lois Smith[8].
  • Wesley D. Smith held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Wesley D. Smith worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Wesley D. Smith worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wesley D. Smith was educated at University of Washington[10].
  • Wesley D. Smith was educated at Harvard University[11].
  • Wesley D. Smith received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • Wesley D. Smith was a member of Society for Classical Studies[13].
  • Wesley D. Smith is recorded as male[14].
  • Wesley D. Smith's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Wesley D. Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[16].
  • Wesley D. Smith's given name is recorded as Wesley[17].
  • Wesley D. Smith's given name is recorded as Dale[18].
  • Wesley D. Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Wesley D. Smith's writing language is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Wesley D. Smith's place of birth was Ely[2]. He was born on March 26, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[10], a public research university[21], in United States[22], founded in 1861[23] and Harvard University[11], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1636[26], headquartered in Cambridge[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Recognition

Wesley D. Smith received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Personal Life

Among Wesley D. Smith's spouses was Lois Smith[8].

Death and Burial

Wesley D. Smith died on June 23, 2018[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4].

FAQs

Where was Wesley D. Smith born?

Wesley D. Smith's place of birth was Ely[2].

Where did Wesley D. Smith die?

Wesley D. Smith passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who was Wesley D. Smith married to?

Wesley D. Smith's spouses include Lois Smith[8].

What did Wesley D. Smith do for work?

Wesley D. Smith worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wesley D. Smith go to school?

Wesley D. Smith was educated at University of Washington[10] and Harvard University[11].

What awards did Wesley D. Smith receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Database of Classical Scholars. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Database of Classical Scholars. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . philly.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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