Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Sidney Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow William Sidney Smith through 1 dated historical records for United Kingdom.

William Sidney Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1793

Sidney Smith Directs Naval Destruction Operations

Royal Navy officer · Toulon · Revolution / Revolution of France

British naval officers attempted to destroy French warships and stores that could not be taken away. The demolitions caused major losses to the naval facilities as the Allies withdrew.

Role range: 1793-1799

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