Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Lionel Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow Lionel Smith through 1 dated historical records for Jamaica.

Lionel Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1838–1838Years on this page

1838

Jamaica Prepares For Full Freedom

Jamaica · Government / Government of Great Britain

Governor Lionel Smith presided during the final months of Jamaican apprenticeship as the colony prepared for full emancipation.

Records, sources and methodology

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