Francis Hopkinson Smith
Francis Hopkinson Smith | |
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Smith, c. 1903 | |
| Born | October 23, 1838 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1915 (aged 76) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, artist, engineer |
| Known for | Constructing the foundation of the Statue of Liberty |
| Spouse |
Josephine Van Deventer
(m. 1866) |
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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 numerous stories, and received recognition for his paintings.
Smith was the great-uncle of American architect, author, and photographer G. E. Kidder Smith (1913–1997).