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William Henry Smyth

English naval officer and hydrographer (1788-1865)

  • Fame48.2
  • Momentum0.8
  • Wikipedia709
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Lived 1788–1865, aged 77
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  • Wikipedia
    18 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1788–1865
    Aged 77
  • Awards
    6
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-07-17

Admiral William Henry Smyth was an English Royal Navy officer, hydrographer, astronomer and numismatist. He is 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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48.2
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Momentum0.8
Historical15.8
Source confidence60.0
Completeness60.0
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