Surname: Smith Forename(s): Sydney b. 3 June 1771. d. 22 February 1845. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and wit. Born in Essex. Son of Robert Smith and Maria (née Olier). Educated at
Winchester College and at New College, Oxford. Worked as a curate at Netheravon, then
a private tutor for Michael Hicks-Beach while travelling, during which time he established
the Edinburgh Review with Francis Jeffrey and Francis Horner. Married Catherine Amelia Pybus on 2 July
1800. Publications include sermons and writings on religion and philosophy, as well
as essays and poems contributed to the Edinburgh Review. Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)