Abraham de Smidt’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro De Smidt, Abraham, 1829-1908
A.K.A. Abraham De Smidt, Abraham DeSmidt
Was Artist
Painter
Land surveyor
From South Africa
Type Arts
Engineering
Gender male
Birth

30 May 1829, Cape Town, South Africa

Death

31 January 1908, Brighton, United Kingdom
(aged 78 years)

Star sign Gemini
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