Edward Smith

Also known as Edward John Smith, E.J. Smith, EJ Smith, Edward John Smith, RD RNR

captain of the RMS Titanic (1850–1912)

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Edward Smith was a male artist from the United States associated with acoustic rock, American, folk rock, indie, and indie folk genres. He was born on January 27, 1850, and died on April 15, 1912.

Another individual named Edward Smith, born in 1818 and died in 1874, was an author with 45 works. His notable publications include *The principles of treatment of chronic phthisis pulmonalis*, *Food*, *Practical dietary for families, schools, and the labouring classes*, *Account of a journey through north-eastern Texas, undertaken in 1849, for the purpose of emigration*, and *Kaffee ist wirklich Gift!*. This author is referenced by 376 other encyclopedia articles.

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Instance of: human
Part of: crew of the RMS Titanic
Given name: John
Family name: Smith
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Place of birth: Hanley
Place of death: North Atlantic Ocean
Occupation: ship captain
Employer: White Star Line
Conflict: Second Boer War
Military branch: Royal Naval Reserve
Image: EJ Smith2.jpg

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Commons category: Edward Smith
date of birth: 1850-01-27
date of death: 1912-04-15
name in native language: Edward John Smith
member of the crew of: RMS Olympic
cause of death: drowning
manner of death: accidental death

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Encyclopedic overview

Commander Edward John Smith RD RNR (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British merchant sea captain and naval officer, who became best known as the captain of the ill-fated ocean liner RMS Titanic.

Born in Hanley, Staffordshire, Smith joined the British Merchant Navy at age 17 as an apprentice, beginning a long and distinguished mercantile career. In 1880, he joined the White Star Line as an officer, rising quickly to become a captain in their fleet. He concurrently served in the Royal Naval Reserve, reaching the rank of "Commander" and receiving the Reserve Decoration when he was released in 1905. During the Second Boer War, Smith served as the commander of troop transport ships, transporting British Imperial troops to the Cape Colony and was awarded with the Transport Medal for his services.

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