James Smithson

Summary

James Smithson is a human^[1]. Born in Paris^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1765^[3]. He passed away in Genoa^[4]. He died on June 27, 1829^[5]. He worked as a chemist^[6], mineralogist^[7], and philanthropist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,851 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• James Smithson's place of birth was Paris^[2].
• James Smithson died in Genoa^[4].
• James Smithson was born on January 1, 1765^[3].
• James Smithson died on June 27, 1829^[5].
• James Smithson's father was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland^[10].
• James Smithson's mother was Elizabeth Hungerford Keate^[11].
• James Smithson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• James Smithson's professions included chemist^[6].
• James Smithson's professions included mineralogist^[7].
• James Smithson worked as a philanthropist^[8].
• James Smithson's field of work was mineralogy^[13].
• James Smithson's field of work was chemistry^[14].
• James Smithson was employed by Smithsonian Institution^[15].
• James Smithson was educated at Pembroke College^[16].
• A notable work attributed to James Smithson is Smithsonian Institution^[17].
• James Smithson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[18].
• James Smithson was a member of Royal Society^[19].
• James Smithson is recorded as male^[20].
• James Smithson's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• James Smithson's Commons category is recorded as James Smithson^[22].
• James Smithson's family name is recorded as Smithson^[23].
• James Smithson's family name is recorded as Macie^[24].
• James Smithson's family name is recorded as Smithson^[25].
• James Smithson's given name is recorded as James^[26].
• James Smithson's work location is recorded as Europe^[27].

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Origins and Family

James Smithson was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1765^[3]. His father was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland^[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Hungerford Keate^[11].

Education

James Smithson was educated at Pembroke College^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist^[6], mineralogist^[7], and philanthropist^[8]. Fields of work include mineralogy^[13], a branch of geology^[28] and chemistry^[14], a branch of science^[29]. James Smithson was employed by Smithsonian Institution^[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Smithson is Smithsonian Institution^[17]. Things named for him include Smithsonian Institution^[30], an institution^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1846^[33], headquartered in Washington, D.C.^[34]; smithsonite^[35], a mineral species^[36]; The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal^[37], a science award^[38], founded in 1966^[39]; and Smithson^[40], a lunar crater^[41].

Recognition

James Smithson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[18].

Death and Burial

James Smithson died on June 27, 1829^[5]. He died in Genoa^[4].

Why It Matters

James Smithson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,851 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

Entities named for him include Smithsonian Institution^[30], an institution^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1846^[33], headquartered in Washington, D.C.^[34]; smithsonite^[35], a mineral species^[36]; The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal^[37], a science award^[38], founded in 1966^[39]; and Smithson^[40], a lunar crater^[41].

FAQs

Where was James Smithson born?

Born in Paris^[2], James Smithson…

Where did James Smithson die?

James Smithson passed away in Genoa^[4].

Who were James Smithson's parents?

James Smithson's father was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland^[10]. James Smithson's mother was Elizabeth Hungerford Keate^[11].

What did James Smithson do for work?

James Smithson worked as chemist^[6], mineralogist^[7], and philanthropist^[8].

Where did James Smithson go to school?

James Smithson was educated at Pembroke College^[16].

What awards did James Smithson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[18].