Edward Smith
captain of the RMS Titanic (1850–1912)
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Summary
Edward Smith was born on January 27, 1850[1], in Hanley[2]. He died on April 15, 1912[3], in North Atlantic Ocean[4]. He worked as a sailor[5] and ship captain[6]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,027 views/month, #4,997 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Helen Russell-Cooke[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Employer: White Star Line[10]
- Award received: Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve[11], Transport Medal[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Royal Naval Reserve[14]
- Part of: crew of the RMS Titanic[15]
- Commons category: Edward Smith[16]
- Cause of death: drowning[17]
- Residence: 17 Marine Crescent, Waterloo[18]
- Participated in conflict: Second Boer War[19]
- Family name: Smith[20]
- Given name: Edward[21], John[22]
- Significant event: RMS Titanic maiden voyage[23], sinking of the RMS Titanic[24]
- Manner of death: accidental death[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: Edward John Smith[27]
- Member of the crew of: Titanic[28], SS Celtic[29], SS Republic[30], RMS Majestic[31], RMS Baltic[32], RMS Adriatic[33], RMS Olympic[34]
- P14536: 431557[35]
Why It Matters
Edward Smith has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Edward Smith born?
Edward Smith's place of birth was Hanley[2].
Where did Edward Smith die?
Edward Smith died in North Atlantic Ocean[4].
What did Edward Smith do for work?
Edward Smith worked as a sailor[5] and ship captain[6].
What awards did Edward Smith receive?
Honors received include Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve[11] and Transport Medal[12].