William Smith
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Summary
William Smith was born on March 23, 1769[1], in Churchill[2]. He died on August 28, 1839[3], in Northampton[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], civil engineer[6], geologist[7], engineer[8], and master builder[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1769[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1839[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: surveying engineer[14]
- Field of work: geology[15], cartography[16], land improvement[17]
- Student: John Phillips[18]
- Award received: Wollaston Medal[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: William Smith (geologist)[21]
- Residence: England[22]
- Family name: Smith[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[28], Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: William Smith[33]
- Place of detention: Fleet Prison[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[35]
- Writing language: English[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Smith include William Smith Medal[37], a science award[38], founded in 1977[39].
Why It Matters
William Smith has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include William Smith Medal[37], a science award[38], founded in 1977[39].
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 a paleontologist[5], civil engineer[6], geologist[7], engineer[8], and master builder[9].
What awards did William Smith receive?
Honors received include Wollaston Medal[19].