Person

James Smithson

James Smithson

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James Smithson was a British chemist. Born 1765 in Paris.

Born: 1765, Paris
Died: 27 Jun 1829, Genoa
Party: Royal Society of London
Languages: English

Educationsilver

Pembroke College

Awards and worksilver

Fellow of the Royal Society

Notable work

Smithsonian Institution

About

Expertise: mineralogy, chemistry

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Family

Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of NorthumberlandFather
Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of NorthumberlandSibling
Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of BeverleySibling

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Who is James Smithson?: James Smithson was a British chemist. Born 1765 in Paris.
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