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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Occupation: astronomer, hydrographer, archaeologist, naval officer
Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society, President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: January 21, 1788

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William Henry Smyth

English naval officer and hydrographer (1788-1865)

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About William Henry Smyth

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Occupation: astronomer, hydrographer, archaeologist, naval officer
Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society, President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: January 21, 1788

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Died

September 9, 1865, September 8, 1865

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