Augustus Smith | |
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| Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly | |
| In office 20 November 1834 – 31 July 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Office established George Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds (as Governor of Scilly) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Smith-Dorrien-Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus John Smith 15 September 1804 Harley Street, London |
| Died | 31 July 1872 Plymouth, Devon |
| Resting place | St Buryan, Cornwall |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
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| Occupation | Politician, philanthropist |
| Member of Parliament for Truro | |
| In office 1857–1865 | |
| Preceded by | John Ennis Vivian and Henry Vivian |
| Succeeded by | John Vivian and Frederick Williams |
Augustus John Smith (15 September 1804 – 31 July 1872) was a British politician and philanthropist who served as Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly for over thirty years from 1834 until his death in 1872, as well as serving as Member of Parliament for Truro from 1857 to 1865. As Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly, he introduced numerous reforms to the islands, including improvements to education, tenancy structures and employment. He built his home on the island of Tresco, and started the Tresco Abbey Gardens. He was succeeded as Lord Proprietor by his nephew, Thomas Smith-Dorrien, after his death in 1872.