Edwin Smith (Egyptologist)

Edwin Smith (1822 – April 27, 1906) was an American dealer and collector of antiquities who gave his name to an Ancient Egyptian medical papyrus, the Edwin Smith Papyrus.

For other people named Edwin Smith, see Edwin Smith (disambiguation).
Edwin Smith
Portrait of Edwin Smith painted 1847 by Francesco Anelli, in the collection of the New-York Historical Society.
Born1822
Bridgeport, Connecticut
DiedApril 27, 1906(1906-04-27) (aged 83–84)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)dealer and collector of antiquities
Known forEdwin Smith Papyrus
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