Charlotte Turner Smith
Charlotte Turner Smith was a British poet, writer, novelist and botanist (1749–1806). She was born in London and died in Tilford.
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Charlotte Turner Smith

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- Born
- 1749 · London.
- Died
- 1806 · Tilford.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- poet · writer · novelist · botanist
- Fields
- poetry
- Known for
- Emmeline · Celestina. A novel. In four volumes. By Charlotte Smith. · Desmond · Beachy Head: with Other Poems · Conversations Introducing Poetry, Chiefly on Subjects of Natural History and for the Use of Young Persons · Elegiac Sonnets · Letters of a Solitary Wanderer · Marchmont
- Languages
- English
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Charlotte Turner Smith was a British poet, writer, novelist and botanist (1749–1806). She was born in London and died in Tilford.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Charlotte Smith and Charlotte Turner. Her recorded language was English. She was the child of Nicholas Turner. She married Benjamin Smith. 3 children are recorded: Augusta Smith, William Towers Smith and Sir Lionel Smith, 1st Baronet.
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Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 8: Emmeline, Celestina. In four volumes. Desmond, Beachy Head: with Other Poems, Conversations Introducing Poetry, Chiefly on Subjects of Natural History, for the Use of Young Persons, Elegiac Sonnets, Letters of a Solitary Wanderer and Marchmont.
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1749
Charlotte Turner Smith born at London.
1806
Charlotte Turner Smith died at Tilford.
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Charlotte Turner Smith is recorded as poet, writer, novelist and botanist. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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