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# James Smithson

(1765–1829)   Chemist

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James Smithson was a chemist, best known for *The scientific writings of James Smithson*.

## Quick Facts About James Smithson

Born January 1, 1765

Died June 27, 1829

Profession Chemist

Notable works The scientific writings of James Smithson

## About James Smithson

James Smithson was a British chemist and mineralogist. He published numerous scientific papers for the Royal Society during the early 1800s as well as defining calamine, which would eventually be renamed after him as "smithsonite". He was the founding donor of the Smithsonian Institution, which also bears his name.

##  Quotes by James Smithson

> [The particle and the planet are subject to the same laws and what is learned of one will be known of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-smithson/the-particle-and-the-planet-are-subject-to-the-same-laws-and-what-is/)

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> [It is in knowledge that man has found his greatness and his happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-smithson/it-is-in-knowledge-that-man-has-found-his-greatness-and-his-happiness/)

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> [It is in his knowledge that man has found his greatness and his happiness, the high superiority which he holds over the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-smithson/it-is-in-his-knowledge-that-man-has-found-his-greatness-and-his/)

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> [Every man is a valuable member of society, who, by his observations, researches, and experiments, procures knowledge for men.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-smithson/every-man-is-a-valuable-member-of-society-who-by-his-observations/)

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