William L. Smith

American politician
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William L. Smith

Summary

William L. Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on January 1, 1758[3]. He died in Charleston[4]. He died on December 19, 1812[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William L. Smith was born in Charleston[2].
  • William L. Smith died in Charleston[4].
  • William L. Smith was born on January 1, 1758[3].
  • William L. Smith died on December 19, 1812[5].
  • William L. Smith is buried at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].
  • William L. Smith's father was Benjamin Smith[11].
  • A child of William L. Smith was William Wragg Smith[12].
  • William L. Smith held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William L. Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • William L. Smith worked as a diplomat[7].
  • William L. Smith's professions included lawyer[8].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • William L. Smith held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • William L. Smith is recorded as male[20].
  • William L. Smith's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William L. Smith was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].
  • William L. Smith's Commons category is recorded as William Loughton Smith[23].
  • William L. Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[24].
  • William L. Smith's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William L. Smith's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • William L. Smith's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

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Origins and Family

William L. Smith's place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on January 1, 1758[3]. His father was Benjamin Smith[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

A child of William L. Smith was William Wragg Smith[12]. He was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].

Death and Burial

William L. Smith died on December 19, 1812[5]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William L. Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was William L. Smith born?

William L. Smith was born in Charleston[2].

Where did William L. Smith die?

William L. Smith died in Charleston[4].

Who were William L. Smith's parents?

William L. Smith's father was Benjamin Smith[11].

What did William L. Smith do for work?

William L. Smith worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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