Sydney Smith was an English writer and Anglican clergyman, mainly famous for his wit. Besides his energetic parochial work, he was known for his writing and philosophy, founding the Edinburgh Review, lecturing at the Royal Institution and his rhyming salad dressing recipe.

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Occupation: cleric, journalist, writer, politician
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 3, 1771
Died: February 22, 1845

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Sydney Smith

English wit, writer, Anglican cleric (1771-1845)

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Occupation: cleric, journalist, writer, politician
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 3, 1771
Died: February 22, 1845

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