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James Smithson


 

James Smithson (1765 - June 27, 1829) was a British mineralogist and chemist noted for having left a bequest in his will to the United States of America, which was used to fund the Smithsonian Institution.

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1765 - June 27 - 1829 - British - Mineralogist - Chemist - Bequest - United States of America - Smithsonian Institution

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