William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human^[1]. Born in Churchill^[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1769^[3]. He passed away in Northampton^[4]. He died on August 28, 1839^[5]. He worked as a paleontologist^[6], civil engineer^[7], geologist^[8], and engineer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• William Smith's place of birth was Churchill^[2].
• William Smith passed away in Northampton^[4].
• William Smith was born on March 23, 1769^[3].
• William Smith was born on January 1, 1769^[11].
• William Smith died on August 28, 1839^[5].
• William Smith died on January 1, 1839^[12].
• William Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• William Smith worked as a paleontologist^[6].
• William Smith's professions included civil engineer^[7].
• William Smith worked as a geologist^[8].
• William Smith worked as an engineer^[9].
• William Smith's field of work was geology^[14].
• William Smith's field of work was cartography^[15].
• William Smith's field of work was land improvement^[16].
• A notable student of William Smith was John Phillips^[17].
• William Smith received the Wollaston Medal^[18].
• William Smith is recorded as male^[19].
• William Smith's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• William Smith's Commons category is recorded as William Smith (geologist)^[21].
• William Smith's residence is recorded as England^[22].
• William Smith's family name is recorded as Smith^[23].
• William Smith's given name is recorded as William^[24].
• William Smith's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[25].
• William Smith's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)^[26].
• William Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Smith was born in Churchill^[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 23, 1769^[3] and January 1, 1769^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist^[6], civil engineer^[7], geologist^[8], and engineer^[9]. Fields of work include geology^[14], a branch of science^[28]; cartography^[15], a branch of science^[29]; and land improvement^[16]. A notable student of William Smith was John Phillips^[17].

Recognition

William Smith received the Wollaston Medal^[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 28, 1839^[5] and January 1, 1839^[12]. William Smith died in Northampton^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Smith include William Smith Medal^[30], a science award^[31], founded in 1977^[32].

Why It Matters

William Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

Entities named for him include William Smith Medal^[30], a science award^[31], founded in 1977^[32].

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in Churchill^[2].

Where did William Smith die?

William Smith passed away in Northampton^[4].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as paleontologist^[6], civil engineer^[7], geologist^[8], and engineer^[9].

What awards did William Smith receive?

Honors received include Wollaston Medal^[18].