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Leopoldina Smethwyck is born

Smethwyck later becomes the first witch to Referee a Quidditch match (FW).

Leopoldina Smethwyck is born
Date 1829
Certainty Stated in canon
Location in Canon FW: The Famous Wizard Cards
Type of Event Wizarding world
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The similarity of names and the year of her birth suggest that Leopoldina may be the daughter of Elliot Smethwyck, who created the cushioning charm in 1820.

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