Smithson

biographical name

Smith·​son ˈsmith-sən How to pronounce Smithson (audio)
James 1765–1829 British chemist and mineralogist and benefactor of Smithsonian Institute

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“Smithson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Smithson. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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