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Mar 23, 1769 Churchill, England, United Kingdom Died on 28 Aug 1839 (aged 70)
geologist credited with the first nationwide map
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About William Smith Geologist
- William 'Strata' Smith (23 March 1769 – 28 August 1839) was an English geologist, credited with creating the first detailed, nationwide geological map of any country.
- At the time his map was first published he was overlooked by the scientific community; his relatively humble education and family connections prevented him from mixing easily in learned society.
- Financially ruined, Smith spent time in debtors' prison.
- It was only late in his life that Smith received recognition for his accomplishments, and became known as the "Father of English Geology".
