Willoughby Smith

British engineer (1828–1891)
Person human Q434488
Willoughby Smith
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Willoughby Smith

Summary

Willoughby Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on April 6, 1828[3]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. He died on July 17, 1891[5]. He worked as an inventor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Great Yarmouth[2], Willoughby Smith…
  • Willoughby Smith died in Eastbourne[4].
  • Willoughby Smith was born on April 6, 1828[3].
  • Willoughby Smith died on July 17, 1891[5].
  • Willoughby Smith is buried at Highgate Cemetery[8].
  • Willoughby Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Willoughby Smith worked as an inventor[6].
  • Willoughby Smith is recorded as male[10].
  • Willoughby Smith's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Willoughby Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[12].
  • Willoughby Smith's given name is recorded as Willoughby[13].
  • Willoughby Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].

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Origins and Family

Willoughby Smith was born in Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on April 6, 1828[3].

Career and Affiliations

Willoughby Smith's professions included inventor[6].

Death and Burial

Willoughby Smith died on July 17, 1891[5]. He died in Eastbourne[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Willoughby Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

Where was Willoughby Smith born?

Willoughby Smith's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2].

Where did Willoughby Smith die?

Willoughby Smith died in Eastbourne[4].

What did Willoughby Smith do for work?

Willoughby Smith worked as inventor[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Aliases
    Occupation inventor
    Place of birth Great Yarmouth
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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