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William Henry Smyth

Royal Navy admiral, astronomer and numismatist

Died when: 77 years 230 days (931 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

William Henry Smyth

Admiral William Henry Smyth KFM DCL FRS FSA FRAS FRGS (21 January 1788 – 8 September 1865) was a 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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