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James Smithson

1764–1829

Science & TechnologyErected 2008

The blue plaque for James Smithson — Photograph via OpenPlaques

James Smithson 1764-1829 scientist, founder of the Smithsonian Institution lived here

Address: 9 Bentinck Street, Westminster, W1
Erected: 2008
Known for: Scientist
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.51717, -0.15032

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