William Henry Smyth
Astronomer
1788 – 1865
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Who was William Henry Smyth?
Admiral William Henry Smyth KFM DCL FRS FRAS FRGS FSA was an English naval officer, hydrographer, astronomer and numismatist, noted for his involvement in the early history of a number of learned societies, for his hydrographic charts, for his astronomical work, and for a wide range of publications and translations.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1788
Westminster - Also known as
- William H. Smyth
- W. H. Smyth
- Parents
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 8, 1865
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on July 23, 2013
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