William Henry Smyth

Summary

William Henry Smyth is a human^[1]. Born in Westminster^[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1788^[3]. He passed away in Stone^[4]. He died on September 9, 1865^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], hydrographer^[7], archaeologist^[8], naval officer^[9], and cartographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Henry Smyth's place of birth was Westminster^[2].
• William Henry Smyth died in Stone^[4].
• William Henry Smyth was born on January 21, 1788^[3].
• William Henry Smyth died on September 9, 1865^[5].
• William Henry Smyth died on September 8, 1865^[12].
• William Henry Smyth is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Stone^[13].
• William Henry Smyth's father was Joseph Smyth^[14].
• William Henry Smyth's mother was Georgiana Caroline Pitt Pilkington^[15].
• William Henry Smyth was married to Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington^[16].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Henrietta Grace Smyth^[17].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Warington Wilkinson Smyth^[18].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Henry Augustus Smyth^[19].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Charles Piazzi Smyth^[20].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Ellen Philadelphia Toynbee^[21].
• A child of William Henry Smyth was Elizabeth Smyth^[22].
• William Henry Smyth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[23].
• William Henry Smyth held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[24].
• William Henry Smyth's professions included astronomer^[6].
• William Henry Smyth worked as a hydrographer^[7].
• William Henry Smyth's professions included archaeologist^[8].
• William Henry Smyth's professions included naval officer^[9].
• William Henry Smyth's professions included cartographer^[10].
• William Henry Smyth held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society^[25].
• William Henry Smyth received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[26].
• William Henry Smyth received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Henry Smyth was born in Westminster^[2]. He was born on January 21, 1788^[3]. His father was Joseph Smyth^[14]. His mother was Georgiana Caroline Pitt Pilkington^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], hydrographer^[7], archaeologist^[8], naval officer^[9], and cartographer^[10]. William Henry Smyth held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society^[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[26], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[27], a science award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1824^[32]; Founder’s Medal^[33], a science award^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1831^[36]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[37]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[38], a fellowship award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[41], a fellowship award^[42].

Personal Life

William Henry Smyth was married to Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington^[16]. Children include Henrietta Grace Smyth^[17], 1824–1914^[43]; Warington Wilkinson Smyth^[18], a geologist^[44], 1817–1890^[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[47]; Henry Augustus Smyth^[19], an astronomer^[48], 1825–1906^[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[50], awarded the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George^[51]; Charles Piazzi Smyth^[20], an astronomer^[52], 1817–1900^[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[55], specialised in astronomy^[56]; Ellen Philadelphia Toynbee^[21], an artist^[57], 1828–1881^[58]; and Elizabeth Smyth^[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 9, 1865^[5] and September 8, 1865^[12]. William Henry Smyth died in Stone^[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Stone^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Henry Smyth include Mare Smythii^[59], a lunar mare^[60].

Why It Matters

William Henry Smyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

Entities named for him include Mare Smythii^[59], a lunar mare^[60].

FAQs

Where was William Henry Smyth born?

William Henry Smyth's place of birth was Westminster^[2].

Where did William Henry Smyth die?

William Henry Smyth died in Stone^[4].

Who were William Henry Smyth's parents?

William Henry Smyth's father was Joseph Smyth^[14]. William Henry Smyth's mother was Georgiana Caroline Pitt Pilkington^[15].

Who was William Henry Smyth married to?

William Henry Smyth's spouses include Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington^[16].

What did William Henry Smyth do for work?

William Henry Smyth worked as astronomer^[6], hydrographer^[7], archaeologist^[8], naval officer^[9], and cartographer^[10].

What awards did William Henry Smyth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[26], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[27], Founder’s Medal^[33], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[37].