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James Y. Smith

1809 – 1876

American politician

Politician Governor Mayor

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About James Y. Smith

Lived 1809 – 1876 (aged 66). James Y. Smith was an American politician, governor and mayor.

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Important facts

Born

15 September 1809, Groton

Birth century

19th century

Died

26 March 1876, Providence

Occupation

Politician, governor, mayor

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Governor of Rhode Island

Also known as

James Youngs Smith, James Smith

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Y. Smith's

Alexander von Humboldt

Hans Christian Ørsted

1777 – 1851

Physicist

Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle

1778 – 1841

Botanist

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Y. Smith?

American politician (1809-1876)

When was James Y. Smith born?

James Y. Smith was born on 15 September 1809 in Groton.

When did James Y. Smith die?

James Y. Smith died on 26 March 1876 in Providence.

What was James Y. Smith's occupation?

James Y. Smith was a politician, governor and mayor.

What nationality was James Y. Smith?

James Y. Smith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Y. Smith

· Wikidata: Q885647

· DBpedia: James Y. Smith

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