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Robert Murdoch Smith

Scottish engineer, archaeologist and diplomat

Died when: 64 years 319 days (778 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Robert Murdoch Smith

Major General Sir Robert Murdoch Smith KCMG FRSE (18 August 1835 – 3 July 1900) was a Scottish engineer, archaeologist and diplomat.He is known for his involvement with the excavation of antiquities found at Knidos and Cyrene, the telegraph to Iran, Persian antiquities bought for the Victoria and Albert Museum, and for serving as Director of the Edinburgh Museum of Science and Art.

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