William Smith

Summary

William Smith is a human^[1]. Born in Seaton Sluice^[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1790^[3]. He passed away in Northumberland^[4]. He died on January 1, 1847^[5]. He worked as a sailor^[6], explorer^[7], and sealer^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• William Smith's place of birth was Seaton Sluice^[2].
• William Smith passed away in Northumberland^[4].
• William Smith was born on October 11, 1790^[3].
• William Smith died on January 1, 1847^[5].
• William Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[10].
• William Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[11].
• William Smith worked as a sailor^[6].
• William Smith worked as an explorer^[7].
• William Smith's professions included sealer^[8].
• William Smith is recorded as male^[12].
• William Smith's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• William Smith's family name is recorded as Smith^[14].
• William Smith's given name is recorded as William^[15].
• William Smith's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Smith'}^[16].

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Origins and Family

William Smith was born in Seaton Sluice^[2]. He was born on October 11, 1790^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor^[6], explorer^[7], and sealer^[8].

Death and Burial

William Smith died on January 1, 1847^[5]. He died in Northumberland^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Smith include Smith Island^[17], an island^[18].

Why It Matters

William Smith has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

He is credited with the discovery of Livingston Island^[19], an island^[20] and South Shetland Islands^[21], an archipelago^[22]. Entities named for him include Smith Island^[17], an island^[18].

FAQs

Where was William Smith born?

William Smith was born in Seaton Sluice^[2].

Where did William Smith die?

William Smith passed away in Northumberland^[4].

What did William Smith do for work?

William Smith worked as sailor^[6], explorer^[7], and sealer^[8].

What did William Smith discover?

William Smith is credited as discoverer of Livingston Island^[19] and South Shetland Islands^[21].