When was William Smith born and where did he grow up?
William Smith was born in Enfield on the 20th of May 1813 to Nonconformist parents. He attended the Madras House school of John Allen in Hackney during his childhood years.
Questions about William Smith (lexicographer)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major dictionaries did William Smith publish between 1842 and 1854?
William Smith published A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities which appeared in 1842 followed by the Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology in 1849. A parallel Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography appeared in 1854 with some leading scholars of the day associated with the task.
Who collaborated with William Smith on the Dictionary of Christian Biography from 1877 to 1887?
William Smith produced the Dictionary of Christian Biography from 1877 to 1887 jointly with Henry Wace. This work covered biographical entries related to early Christianity alongside other ecclesiastical subjects.
When did William Smith die and where is he buried?
William Smith died on the 7th of October 1893 in London and is buried in a family grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery. He served as editor of the Quarterly Review until his death.
Which publisher took over for William Smith after his original partner met difficulties?
John Murray became the publisher of the 1214-page Latin English Dictionary based upon the works of Forcellini and Freund that Smith completed in 1855. Murray published this work periodically reissued over the next 35 years with new editions appearing in 1857, 1868 and 1888.