William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1813^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on October 7, 1893^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], classical philologist^[8], writer^[9], and translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Smith's place of birth was London^[2].
• Born in Municipal Borough of Enfield^[12], William Smith…
• William Smith died in London^[4].
• William Smith was born on May 20, 1813^[3].
• William Smith died on October 7, 1893^[5].
• Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery^[13].
• William Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• William Smith worked as a lexicographer^[6].
• William Smith's professions included linguist^[7].
• William Smith worked as a classical philologist^[8].
• William Smith worked as a writer^[9].
• William Smith's professions included translator^[10].
• William Smith's professions included literary editor^[15].
• William Smith's field of work was lexicography^[16].
• William Smith's education included a stint at University College London^[17].
• William Smith received the Knight Bachelor^[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 (lexicographer)^[21].
• William Smith's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales^[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 Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• William Smith's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London^[2], a metropolis^[28], in Roman Empire^[29], founded in 0047^[30] and Municipal Borough of Enfield^[12], a municipal borough^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]. William Smith was born on May 20, 1813^[3].

Education

William Smith's education included a stint at University College London^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], classical philologist^[8], writer^[9], translator^[10], and literary editor^[15]. William Smith's field of work was lexicography^[16].

Recognition

William Smith received the Knight Bachelor^[18].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on October 7, 1893^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

William Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

Works attributed to him include Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography^[35], a reference work^[36]; Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[37], a biographical dictionary^[38]; and Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities^[39], a reference work^[40].

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in London^[2].

Where did William Smith die?

William Smith passed away in London^[4].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], classical philologist^[8], writer^[9], and translator^[10].

Where did William Smith go to school?

William Smith was educated at University College London^[17].

What awards did William Smith receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[18].