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Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith GCB GCTE KmstkSO FRS (21 June 1764 – 26 May 1840) was a British naval and intelligence officer. Serving in the American and French revolutionary wars and Napoleonic Wars, he rose to the rank of Admiral.
O almirante Sir William Sidney Smith, GCB, GCTE, KmstkSO, FRS, (21 de Junho de 1764 – 26 de Maio de 1840) foi um oficial da marinha Britânico. Foi promovido ao posto de almirante após servir nas guerras revolucionárias Estadunidense e Francesa.
A biography of Sir William Sidney Smith, a British naval officer who fought in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars and the Russo-Swedish War. Learn about his achievements, adventures and controversies in this comprehensive article.
Kenneth Light. Report: 49. Page: 33. Year: 2002. Excerpt: Brazilian historians have heard of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith principally and, almost exclusively, because of his participation in the journey of the Royal Family and court of Portugal to Brazil, in 1807-08. At the time he commanded the squadron stationed off the coast of Portugal.
A review of a book about the admiral who defended Acre against Napoleon's invasion. Learn how Smith compared to Nelson and why he is forgotten.
Information. Related objects. Also known as. Admiral Sir Sydney Smith. primary name: primary name: Smith, William Sydney. Details. individual; military/naval; British; Male. Life dates. 1764-1840. Biography.
Overview. Sir Sidney Smith. (1764—1840) naval officer. Quick Reference. (1764–1840). Admiral. Smith entered the navy in 1777 and saw action in the American War at Cape St Vincent (16 January 1780) and off the Chesapeake (5 September 1781). In ... From: Smith, Sir Sidney in The Oxford Companion to British History »
