William Smith

leader in the Latter Day Saint movement (1811-1893)
Person human Q8018530
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William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human[1]. Born in Royalton[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1811[3]. He died on November 13, 1893[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • William Smith's place of birth was Royalton[2].
  • William Smith was born on March 13, 1811[3].
  • William Smith died on November 13, 1893[4].
  • William Smith's father was Joseph Smith, Sr.[7].
  • William Smith's mother was Lucy Mack Smith[8].
  • William Smith held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Smith worked as a politician[5].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[10].
  • William Smith is recorded as male[11].
  • William Smith's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Smith was affiliated with the Democratic Party[13].
  • William Smith's Commons category is recorded as William Smith (Latter Day Saints)[14].
  • William Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[15].
  • William Smith's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William Smith's work location is recorded as Springfield[17].
  • William Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • William Smith's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Smith'}[19].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Katharine Smith Salisbury[20].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Hyrum Smith[21].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Samuel H. Smith[22].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Joseph Smith[23].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Alvin Smith[24].
  • William Smith's sibling is recorded as Don Carlos Smith[25].
  • William Smith's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Smith was born in Royalton[2]. He was born on March 13, 1811[3]. His father was Joseph Smith, Sr.[7]. His mother was Lucy Mack Smith[8].

Career and Affiliations

William Smith's professions included politician[5]. He held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[10].

Personal Life

William Smith was affiliated with the Democratic Party[13].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on November 13, 1893[4].

Why It Matters

William Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in Royalton[2].

Who were William Smith's parents?

William Smith's father was Joseph Smith, Sr.[7]. William Smith's mother was Lucy Mack Smith[8].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
    Position held member of the Illinois House of Representatives
    Member of political party Democratic Party
    Place of birth Royalton
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