Thomas Assheton Smith (1776–1858)
Thomas Assheton Smith | |
|---|---|
Thomas Assheton Smith | |
| Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire | |
| In office 1832–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Griffith-Wynne |
| Succeeded by | John Ormsby-Gore |
| Member of Parliament for Andover | |
| In office 1821–1831 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Assheton Smith I Sir John Pollen, 2nd Baronet |
| Succeeded by | Henry Arthur Wallop Fellowes Ralph Etwall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1776 Westminster, London |
| Died | 9 September 1858 (aged 82) Vaynol Park, Bangor |
| Spouse |
Matilda Webber
(m. 1827) |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Assheton Smith I Elizabeth Wynn |
| Residence | Tedworth House |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Thomas Assheton Smith (the younger) (2 August 1776 – 9 September 1858) was an English landowner and all-round sportsman who was notable for being one of the outstanding amateur cricketers of the early 19th century. He was a Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1821 to 1837. He was also known for his pioneering work on the design of steam yachts in conjunction with the Scottish marine engineer Robert Napier.