Percy Smith
New Zealand surveyor and ethnologist (1840–1922)
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Summary
Percy Smith was born on June 11, 1840[1], in Beccles[2]. He died on April 19, 1922[3], in New Plymouth[4]. He worked as a historian[5], surveyor[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Maurice Crompton Smith[9], Ethel Smith[10]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[11]
- Notable work: The Lore of the Whare-Wananga[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[13], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[14]
- Member of: New Zealand Institute of Surveyors[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Percy Smith (ethnologist)[17]
- Family name: Smith[18]
- Given name: Stephenson[19], Percy[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Percy Smith (ethnologist)[21]
- Commons gallery: Stephenson Percy Smith[22]
- Described by source: The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], Māori[25]
- Sibling: Frank Stephenson Smith[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Books of Mana[27]
- Has works in the collection: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Percy Smith has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Percy Smith born?
Percy Smith was born in Beccles[2].
Where did Percy Smith die?
Percy Smith passed away in New Plymouth[4].
What did Percy Smith do for work?
Percy Smith worked as a historian[5], surveyor[6], and translator[7].
What awards did Percy Smith receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[13] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[14].