THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Joseph Smith

British diplomat and art collector (c. 1682–1770)

Joseph Smith has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1682 in London, United Kingdom.

Born

in 1682

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: November 6, 1770

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Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Professions: patron of the arts, publisher, banker, merchant, consul, art collector, diplomat
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1682 (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology; Integrated Authority File; Trove; Open Library; SNAC) or in 1674 (BnF authorities; RKDartists) or in 1682 (FINA Wiki).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1674

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Source: BnF authorities
Source: RKDartists

in 1682

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Source: FINA Wiki

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Joseph Smith born?

Joseph Smith was born in London, United Kingdom.

When did Joseph Smith die?

Joseph Smith died on November 6, 1770.