Benjamin Leigh Smith (1783–1860)[1] was a British Whig politician who represented the constituencies of Sudbury and Norwich.
He was one of five sons and five daughters of William Smith, the famous MP and abolitionist.[2] He was the father of Barbara Bodichon, who founded Girton College, and the explorer Benjamin Leigh Smith (both illegitimate), and was Florence Nightingale's maternal uncle.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir John Walsh Sir Edward Barnes |
Member of Parliament for Sudbury 1835–1837 With: John Bagshaw |
Succeeded by Sir James Hamilton Sir Edward Barnes |
| Preceded by Hon. Robert Scarlett Marquess of Douro |
Member of Parliament for Norwich 1838–1847 With: Marquess of Douro |
Succeeded by Marquess of Douro Samuel Morton Peto |