| Nicholas Smithson | |
| Fictional Character | |
| 1632 series POD: May, 1631 | |
| Nationality: | England |
| Religion: | Roman Catholicism |
| Occupation: | Jesuit priest |
| Affiliations: | Society of Jesus Society of Saint Phillip of the Screwdriver |
Nicholas Smithson was a Jesuit sent to Grantville in order to learn about radio. Like other down-timers, Smithson was amazed by the volume of knowledge kept in its library.