Francis Hopkinson Smith

Francis Hopkinson Smith (October 23, 1838 – April 7, 1915) was an American author, artist and engineer. He built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty, wrote many stories and received awards for his paintings.

Francis Hopkinson Smith
Smith, c. 1903
Born(1838-10-23)October 23, 1838
Baltimore, Maryland
DiedApril 7, 1915(1915-04-07) (aged 76)
New York, New York
Occupation(s)Writer, artist, engineer
Spouse
Josephine Van Deventer
(m. 1866)
Signature

F. Hopkinson Smith was the great uncle of American architect, author and photographer G. E. Kidder Smith (1913-1997).

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