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〔Smithson〕British chemist, mineralogist, and philanthropist. His gift to the United States helped establish (1846) the Smithsonian Institution.史密森,詹姆斯:(1765-1829) 英国化学家,矿石学家和慈善家。他捐给美国的财产帮助创建了史密森学会(1846年)〔Faneuil〕American merchant who built Faneuil Hall in Boston (1742) and donated it to the city. The building was a meeting place for patriots during the Revolutionary period.法纳尔,彼得:(1700-1743) 美国商人,在波士顿建造了法纳尔大厅(1742年)并捐给该城。这座建筑物是革命年代爱国者们聚会的地方 |