Benjamin Leigh Smith

Benjamin Leigh Smith (12 March 1828 – 4 January 1913) was an English Arctic explorer and yachtsman. He was the grandson of the abolitionist William Smith.

Benjamin Leigh Smith
Portrait by Stephen Pearce, 1886
Born
Benjamin Leigh Smith

(1828-03-12)12 March 1828
Whatlington, Sussex, England
Died4 January 1913(1913-01-04) (aged 84)
Hampstead, London, England
Occupation(s)Arctic explorer, yachtsman
Years active1871–1882 (as explorer)
Parent
FamilyWilliam Smith (grandfather)
Awards
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