Sydney Smith
/ˌsɪdni ˈsmɪθ/
/ˌsɪdni ˈsmɪθ/
- (1771-1845) an English writer and Church of England priest. He played an important role in social and political campaigns such as Catholic emancipation and the abolition of slavery. He was also famous for making remarks full of clever humour.
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