Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet
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Summary
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet was born on June 28, 1787[1], in Whittlesey[2]. He died on October 12, 1860[3], in London[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (539 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Whittlesey Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Juana María de los Dolores de León Smith[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12], Waterloo Medal[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Noble title: baronet[15]
- Military branch: British Army[16]
- Commons category: Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet[17]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[18]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[19], War of 1812[20], Xhosa Wars[21], First Anglo-Sikh War[22], Battle of Boomplaats[23]
- Family name: Smith[24]
- Given name: Harry[25]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Present in work: The Spanish Bride[30], An Infamous Army[31]
- Sibling: Jane Alice Sargant[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet include Harrismith[33], a town[34], in South Africa[35], founded in 1849[36].
Why It Matters
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Harrismith[33], a town[34], in South Africa[35], founded in 1849[36].
FAQs
Where was Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet born?
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Whittlesey[2].
Where did Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet die?
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet died in London[4].
Who was Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet married to?
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet's spouses include Juana María de los Dolores de León Smith[9].
What did Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet do for work?
Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6].
What awards did Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12] and Waterloo Medal[13].