J. Lawrence Smith

Summary

J. Lawrence Smith is a human^[1]. Born in Kentucky^[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1818^[3]. He died in Louisville^[4]. He died on October 12, 1883^[5]. He worked as a chemist^[6], explorer^[7], journalist^[8], university teacher^[9], and physician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• J. Lawrence Smith's place of birth was Kentucky^[2].
• Born in Louisville^[12].
• J. Lawrence Smith passed away in Louisville^[4].
• J. Lawrence Smith was born on December 17, 1818^[3].
• J. Lawrence Smith died on October 12, 1883^[5].
• Burial took place at Cave Hill Cemetery^[13].
• J. Lawrence Smith held citizenship in United States^[14].
• J. Lawrence Smith worked as a chemist^[6].
• J. Lawrence Smith's professions included explorer^[7].
• J. Lawrence Smith worked as a journalist^[8].
• J. Lawrence Smith worked as a university teacher^[9].
• J. Lawrence Smith's professions included physician^[10].
• J. Lawrence Smith worked as a mineralogist^[15].
• J. Lawrence Smith's field of work was chemistry^[16].
• J. Lawrence Smith was employed by University of Virginia^[17].
• J. Lawrence Smith's education included a stint at University of Virginia^[18].
• J. Lawrence Smith was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[19].
• J. Lawrence Smith was a member of National Academy of Sciences^[20].
• J. Lawrence Smith was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony^[21].
• J. Lawrence Smith was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[22].
• J. Lawrence Smith was a member of American Philosophical Society^[23].
• J. Lawrence Smith is recorded as male^[24].
• J. Lawrence Smith's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• J. Lawrence Smith's Commons category is recorded as John Lawrence Smith^[26].
• J. Lawrence Smith's family name is recorded as Smith^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kentucky^[2], an U.S. state^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1792^[30] and Louisville^[12], a city in the United States^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1778^[33]. J. Lawrence Smith was born on December 17, 1818^[3].

Education

J. Lawrence Smith's education included a stint at University of Virginia^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist^[6], explorer^[7], journalist^[8], university teacher^[9], physician^[10], and mineralogist^[15]. J. Lawrence Smith's field of work was chemistry^[16]. He was employed by University of Virginia^[17].

Death and Burial

J. Lawrence Smith died on October 12, 1883^[5]. He died in Louisville^[4]. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for J. Lawrence Smith include J. Lawrence Smith Medal^[34], a science award^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1888^[37] and lawrencite^[38], a mineral species^[39].

Why It Matters

J. Lawrence Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include J. Lawrence Smith Medal^[34], a science award^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1888^[37] and lawrencite^[38], a mineral species^[39].

FAQs

Where was J. Lawrence Smith born?

Born in Kentucky^[2].

Where did J. Lawrence Smith die?

J. Lawrence Smith passed away in Louisville^[4].

What did J. Lawrence Smith do for work?

J. Lawrence Smith worked as chemist^[6], explorer^[7], journalist^[8], university teacher^[9], and physician^[10].

Where did J. Lawrence Smith go to school?

J. Lawrence Smith was educated at University of Virginia^[18].