Whitney Smith | |
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Born | Arlington, Massachusetts, U.S. | February 26, 1940
Died | November 17, 2016 Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 76)
Alma mater | Harvard University (BA) Boston University (PhD) |
Occupation | Vexillologist |
Years active | 1961–2013 |
Organization | The Flag Research Center |
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Children | 2 sons[1] |
Whitney Smith Jr. (February 26, 1940 – November 17, 2016) was an American vexillologist. He coined the term vexillology, which refers to the scholarly analysis of all aspects of flags.[2] He was a founder of several vexillology organizations. Smith was a Laureate and a Fellow of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations.
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