About Samuel Smith
Lived 1826 – 1875 (aged 48–49). Samuel Smith was a British entrepreneur.
Samuel Smith (1826–1875) was the founder of Smiths Group, one of the United Kingdom's largest engineering businesses.
Career Trained as a craftsman, Samuel Smith opened his first shop in Newington Causeway, in London, in 1851. His business expanded rapidly, as he gained a reputation for offering a fast and friendly service. This enabled him to open a second shop in 1871. He had a son, also named Samuel, who developed the business to manufacture clocks and dials for automobiles.
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Who was Samuel Smith?
Founder of Smiths Group, United Kingdom engineering business
When was Samuel Smith born?
Samuel Smith was born in 1826 in England.
When did Samuel Smith die?
Samuel Smith died in 1875.
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Samuel Smith was an entrepreneur.
What nationality was Samuel Smith?
Samuel Smith was British.
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