William Henry Smith

English bookseller, newsagent and politician (1825–1891)
Person human Q176472
William Henry Smith
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William Henry Smith

Summary

William Henry Smith is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1825[3]. He died in Walmer Castle[4]. He died on October 6, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], William Henry Smith…
  • William Henry Smith passed away in Walmer Castle[4].
  • William Henry Smith was born on June 24, 1825[3].
  • William Henry Smith died on October 6, 1891[5].
  • William Henry Smith's father was William Henry Smith[9].
  • William Henry Smith's mother was Mary Ann Cooper[10].
  • William Henry Smith was married to Emily Smith, 1st Viscountess Hambleden[11].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Frederick Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden[12].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Emily Acland[13].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Beatrice Danvers Smith[14].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Mabel Danvers Smith[15].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Helen Smith[16].
  • A child of William Henry Smith was Henry Walton Smith[17].
  • William Henry Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • British English was William Henry Smith's native language[19].
  • William Henry Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • William Henry Smith worked as a businessperson[7].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • William Henry Smith held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • William Henry Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • William Henry Smith was a member of Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Henry Smith's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 24, 1825[3]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Mary Ann Cooper[10]. British English was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1886[32]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1885[35]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1880[38]; and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1874[41].

Recognition

William Henry Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].

Personal Life

Among William Henry Smith's spouses was Emily Smith, 1st Viscountess Hambleden[11]. Children include Frederick Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden[12], an aristocrat[42], 1868–1928[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John[45]; Emily Acland[13], a novelist[46], 1859–1942[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; Beatrice Danvers Smith[14], 1864–1942[49]; Mabel Danvers Smith[15], 1867–1956[50]; Helen Smith[16], 1860–1944[51]; and Henry Walton Smith[17], 1865–1866[52]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[53].

Death and Burial

William Henry Smith died on October 6, 1891[5]. He died in Walmer Castle[4].

Why It Matters

William Henry Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Smith born?

William Henry Smith's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Henry Smith die?

William Henry Smith passed away in Walmer Castle[4].

Who were William Henry Smith's parents?

William Henry Smith's father was William Henry Smith[9]. William Henry Smith's mother was Mary Ann Cooper[10].

Who was William Henry Smith married to?

William Henry Smith's spouses include Emily Smith, 1st Viscountess Hambleden[11].

What did William Henry Smith do for work?

William Henry Smith worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did William Henry Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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