Sir William Smith (20 May 1813 – 7 October 1893) was an English lexicographer.
Early life
Born at Enfield in 1813 of Nonconformist parents. He attended the Madras House school of John Allen in Hackney. Originally destined for a theological career, he instead was articled to a solicitor. In his spare time he taught himself classics, and when he entered University College London he carried off both the Greek and Latin prizes. He was entered at Gray's Inn in 1830, but gave up his legal studies for a post at University College School and began to write on classical subjects.
Career
Smith next turned his attention to lexicography. His first attempt was A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, which appeared in 1842, the greater part being written by him. Then followed the Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology in 1849. A parallel Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography appeared in 1857, with some leading scholars of the day associated with the task.
William, Willie, Will, Bill, or Billy Smith may refer to:
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Arts and entertainment
Will Smith (born 3 July 1992) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays at five-eighth, but can also fill in at centre and fullback.
Background
Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Smith is an Indigenous Australian and played his junior football for the Western Suburbs Rosellas in the Newcastle Rugby League. He was then signed by the Newcastle Knights.
Playing career
Early career
From 2010 to 2012, Smith played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team. On 28 May 2012, he re-signed with the Knights on 1-year contract. In 2013, he moved on to the Knights' New South Wales Cup team. On 25 June 2013, he signed a 2-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2014.
2014
In Round 21 of the 2014 NRL season, Smith made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. On 21 September, he was named at five-eighth in the 2014 New South Wales Cup Team of the Year.
William Faulder Smith (14 November 1886–3 March 1937) was an English field hockey player from Carlisle, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the British field hockey team, which won the gold medal.