William Henry Smyth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Henry Smyth

English naval officer and hydrographer

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1788

Place of Birth: Westminster, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Sep-1865

Profession: astronomer, archaeologist, hydrographer

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Admiral William Henry Smyth KFM DCL FRS FRAS FRGS FSA (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.