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James Smithson
British chemist
James Smithson was born in 1765 in Paris, France and died on June 27, 1829.
Born
in 1765
Died: June 27, 1829
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Professions
- philanthropist, mineralogist, chemist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about James Smithson
- Birth name
- Jacques-Louis Macie
Family
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- BnF authorities
- Genealogics
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Find a Grave
- The Peerage
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Faceted Application of Subject Terminology
- Sapere Encyclopedia
- Smithson, James (1765-1829), scientist and philanthropist
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
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Questions people ask
Where was James Smithson born?
James Smithson was born in Paris, France.
What was James Smithson’s name at birth?
James Smithson’s recorded birth name is Jacques-Louis Macie.
When did James Smithson die?
James Smithson died on June 27, 1829.