James Smithson, scientist. Founded Smithsonian Institute by bequest 
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English Scientist.
Post-humously founded the Smithsonian Institute in the USA in 1846. This was through his bequest which was held in chancery to be used to set up a scientific foundation - the American govenment claimed this bequest.
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