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Smithsonian Institution

Museums and Observatories

The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centres in the United States, created by act of Congress in 1846 to carry out the bequest of the British scientist James Smithson, who left his estate to found in Washington an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men, though he had never visited the country. It is now the world's largest such museum, education and research complex, with its main facilities in Washington, D.C. and additional sites in Maryland, New York and Virginia.

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Founded YearSourced to the subject's own account
1846 1
FounderSourced to the subject's own account
James Smithson (bequest); established by act of the United States Congress 1
SeatSourced to the subject's own account
Washington, D.C., United States 1
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G. Arthur Cooper

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James Smithson

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James Smithson, Scientists
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G. Arthur Cooper, Scientists
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James Smithson, Scientists
Source James Smithson (Wikipedia)
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1. Smithsonian Institution (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Founding section, quoting James Smithson's will
    to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian institution, an establishment for the increase & diffusion of Knowledge among men
  • In Group: Museums and Botanic Gardens, Lead
    is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge"
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James Smithson (Wikipedia)
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  • Founded By: James Smithson, Bequest section
    I then bequeath the whole of my property... to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men.
  • Has Member: James Smithson, Categories
    Category:Smithsonian Institution people
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G. Arthur Cooper - Wikipedia
Has Member: G. Arthur Cooper, Infobox, workplaces
Quote, Has Member: G. Arthur Cooper, Infobox, workplaces
Infobox workplaces: Smithsonian Institution
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