James Leonard Brierley Smith
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Summary
James Leonard Brierley Smith was born on October 26, 1897[1], in Graaff-Reinet[2]. He died on January 7, 1968[3], in Makhanda[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], ichthyologist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and marine biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Margaret Mary Smith[11]
- Child: William Smith[12]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[13], Cape Colony[14], Union of South Africa[15]
- Field of work: ichthyology[16], organic chemistry[17]
- Employer: Rhodes University[18]
- Educated at: University of Cambridge[19], Stellenbosch University[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Cause of death: cyanide poisoning[22]
- Residence: South Africa[23]
- Family name: Smith[24]
- Given name: James[25], Leonard[26], Brierley[27]
- Author citation (zoology): JLB Smith[28]
- Manner of death: suicide[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: James Leonard Brierley Smith[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[32]
Why It Matters
James Leonard Brierley Smith has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was James Leonard Brierley Smith born?
James Leonard Brierley Smith's place of birth was Graaff-Reinet[2].
Where did James Leonard Brierley Smith die?
James Leonard Brierley Smith passed away in Makhanda[4].
Who was James Leonard Brierley Smith married to?
James Leonard Brierley Smith's spouses include Margaret Mary Smith[11].
What did James Leonard Brierley Smith do for work?
James Leonard Brierley Smith worked as a chemist[5], ichthyologist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and marine biologist[9].
Where did James Leonard Brierley Smith go to school?
James Leonard Brierley Smith was educated at University of Cambridge[19] and Stellenbosch University[20].