William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human^[1]. Born in Old Hough^[2], he… he was born on 1550^[3]. He died on January 1, 1618^[4]. He worked as a playwright^[5], herald^[6], and cartographer^[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[8]

Key Facts

• William Smith's place of birth was Old Hough^[2].
• William Smith was born on 1550^[3].
• William Smith died on January 1, 1618^[4].
• William Smith is buried at London^[9].
• William Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[10].
• William Smith's professions included playwright^[5].
• William Smith worked as a herald^[6].
• William Smith worked as a cartographer^[7].
• William Smith held the position of Rouge Dragon Pursuivant^[11].
• William Smith was a member of Worshipful Company of Haberdashers^[12].
• William Smith is recorded as male^[13].
• William Smith's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• William Smith's Commons category is recorded as William Smith (herald and playwright)^[15].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as British Library^[16].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Bodleian Library^[17].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Lambeth Palace Library^[18].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Society of Antiquaries of London^[19].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as National Library of Scotland^[20].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Guildhall Library^[21].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Folger Shakespeare Library^[22].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Wirral Archives Service^[23].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as College of Arms^[24].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Chetham's Library^[25].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society^[26].
• William Smith's residence is recorded as Nuremberg^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Smith was born in Old Hough^[2]. He was born on 1550^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright^[5], herald^[6], and cartographer^[7]. William Smith held the position of Rouge Dragon Pursuivant^[11].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on January 1, 1618^[4]. Burial took place at London^[9].

Why It Matters

William Smith is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[8]

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in Old Hough^[2].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as playwright^[5], herald^[6], and cartographer^[7].