Frederick Smith (British Army officer, born 1790)

Sir Frederick Smith
Member of Parliament
for Chatham
In office
1857–1865
Preceded byLeicester Viney Vernon
Succeeded byArthur Otway
In office
1852–1853
Preceded byGeorge Byng
Succeeded byLeicester Viney Vernon
Personal details
Born
John Mark Frederick Smith

11 January 1790
London, United Kingdom
Died20 November 1874 (aged 84)
London, United Kingdom
Resting placeKensal Green cemetery
Alma materRoyal Military College, Sandhurst
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service
RankMajor-General
CommandsRoyal Engineers
Battles/wars

Major-General Sir John Mark Frederick Smith KH FRS (11 January 1790 – 20 November 1874) was a British general and colonel-commandant of the Royal Engineers. He was also the Conservative Member of Parliament for Chatham from 1852 to 1853 and 1857 to 1865. He was a Gentleman Usher and Fellow of the Royal Society.