George William Smith (1762-1811) was a Virginia politician. He became acting Governor of Virginia when James Monroe resigned from the position. Smith only briefly held the office from April 6 to December 26, 1811 due to his death in a fire in a Richmond, Virginia theater. 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official language(s) English Area 110,862 km² (35th) - Land 102,642 km² - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Governor of Virginia serves as the chief executive of the Commonwealth of Virginia for a four-year term. ... Jump to: navigation, search James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth (1817–1825) President of the United States. ... Jump to: navigation, search April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, 361st in leap years. ... Jump to: navigation, search Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ...
Smith led a quiet and sheltered life; he lived with his mother (she lived to be ninety) and remained a bachelor all his life.
Smith discussed matters with his friend David Hume; and went to London, there to discuss his ideas with the literati of the day, one of whom was Samuel Johnson.
Adam Smith's approach to his work was first to do a historical study of his subject, and then to advance the area, often building on the work of his contemporaries: he was well aware of the work done by Montesquieu and the French Physiocrats.
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