William Henry Smyth
William Henry Smyth | |
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Smyth, as depicted in his The Sailor's Word-Book | |
| Born | 21 January 1788 Westminster, London |
| Died | 8 September 1865 (aged 77) |
| Buried | Stone, Buckinghamshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1804–1846 |
| Rank | Admiral |
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| Awards | Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit |
| Spouse | Eliza Anne "Annarella" Warington |
| Other work | Astronomer and numismatist |
Admiral William Henry Smyth FRS FSA FRAS FRGS (21 January 1788 – 8 September 1865) 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.