Sir Frederick Smith | |
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Member of Parliament for Chatham | |
In office 1857–1865 | |
Preceded by | Leicester Viney Vernon |
Succeeded by | Arthur Otway |
In office 1852–1853 | |
Preceded by | George Byng |
Succeeded by | Leicester Viney Vernon |
Personal details | |
Born | John Mark Frederick Smith 11 January 1790 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 20 November 1874 (aged 84) London, United Kingdom |
Resting place | Kensal Green cemetery |
Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, Woolwich |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands | Royal 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.