cricketer
Thomas Assheton Smith.
English landowner, cricketer and politician (1776-1858)
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About Thomas Assheton Smith
Thomas Assheton Smith (the younger) (2 August 1776 – 9 September 1858) was an English landowner and all-round sportsman who was notable for being one of the outstanding amateur cricketers of the early 19th century. He was a Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1821 to 1837. He was also known for his pioneering work on the design of steam yachts in conjunction with the Scottish marine engineer Robert Napier.
Everything about Thomas Assheton Smith →- Occupation
- cricketer, politician
- Position held
- member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- August 2, 1776
- Died
- September 9, 1858