William Smith

Independent British politician
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William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Lambeth[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1756[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1835[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and abolitionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Smith's place of birth was London Borough of Lambeth[2].
  • William Smith passed away in London[4].
  • William Smith was born on January 1, 1756[3].
  • William Smith died on January 1, 1835[5].
  • William Smith's father was Samuel Smith[9].
  • William Smith's mother was Martha Adams[10].
  • William Smith was married to Frances Coape[11].
  • A child of William Smith was Ann Elizabeth Smith[12].
  • A child of William Smith was Benjamin Smith[13].
  • A child of William Smith was Joanna Maria Smith[14].
  • A child of William Smith was Frances Smith[15].
  • A child of William Smith was Samuel Smith[16].
  • William Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • William Smith's professions included politician[6].
  • William Smith worked as an abolitionist[7].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Smith held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • William Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • William Smith was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • William Smith's religion is recorded as Unitarianism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Smith was born in London Borough of Lambeth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1756[3]. His father was Samuel Smith[9]. His mother was Martha Adams[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and abolitionist[7]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1818[39]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1820[42]; and member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[43].

Recognition

William Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

William Smith was married to Frances Coape[11]. Children include Ann Elizabeth Smith[12], 1785–1854[44]; Benjamin Smith[13], a politician[45], 1783–1860[46], of Kingdom of Great Britain[47]; Joanna Maria Smith[14], 1791–1884[48]; Frances Smith[15], 1789–1880[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; and Samuel Smith[16], 1794–1880[51]. His religion is recorded as Unitarianism[27]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[52].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on January 1, 1835[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in London Borough of Lambeth[2].

Where did William Smith die?

William Smith passed away in London[4].

Who were William Smith's parents?

William Smith's father was Samuel Smith[9]. William Smith's mother was Martha Adams[10].

Who was William Smith married to?

William Smith's spouses include Frances Coape[11].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as politician[6] and abolitionist[7].

What awards did William Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  11. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [43] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [52] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, abolitionist
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    Occupation politician, abolitionist
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