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Andrew Smith was a Scottish zoologist and army surgeon. He was born in 1797 and died in 1872. He is best known for his work on the fauna of southern Africa, including the discovery of the African elephant. He was also a member of the Royal Society.

Here are some of the highlights of Andrew Smith's life:

* Born in 1797 in Hawick, Scotland
* Studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh
* Served in the British Army in Canada and South Africa
* Made significant contributions to the study of the fauna of southern Africa
* Discovered the African elephant
* Elected to the Royal Society in 1839
* Died in 1872 in London, England