Smithson, J.
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…An American academic research institute. It was established in 1846 with funds from the bequest of the British chemist James Smithson (1754-1829). As the illegitimate son of H. Smithson, Duke of Northumberland, Smithson inherited a large fortune, but was unable to enjoy the privileges of aristocracy. He was forced to find joy in life through academic research and travel. … *Some of the terminology that mentions "Smithson, J." is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
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…アメリカの学術研究機関。イギリスの化学者スミッソンJames Smithson(1754‐1829)の遺産を基金にして1846年に設立された。スミッソンはノーサンバーランド公H.スミッソンの庶子として生まれたため，多額の遺産を相続したものの貴族としての特権を享受することができず，学問研究と旅行に人生の喜びを見いださざるをえなかった。… ※「Smithson，J.」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典｜株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について | 情報 |
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