Andrew Smith (zoologist)
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Dr. Sir Andrew Smith (1797 - 1872) was a Scottish surgeon and zoologist.
Smith began his professional life as a ship's surgeon. He was stationed at the Cape Colony from 1820 to 1837, during which time he led a scientific expedition into the interior. He wrote Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa (1838-50).
During the Crimean War Smith was Director-General of the British Medical Services.