Edward Craven Walker

English inventor (1918-2000)
Person human Q463351
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Edward Craven Walker

Summary

Edward Craven Walker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Singapore[2]. He was born on July 4, 1918[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 15, 2000[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Craven Walker's place of birth was Singapore[2].
  • Edward Craven Walker died in London[4].
  • Edward Craven Walker was born on July 4, 1918[3].
  • Edward Craven Walker died on August 15, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at New Forest[9].
  • Edward Craven Walker held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward Craven Walker worked as an inventor[6].
  • Edward Craven Walker's professions included film director[7].
  • Edward Craven Walker is recorded as male[11].
  • Edward Craven Walker's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • The cause of death was cancer[13].
  • Edward Craven Walker was part of the conflict World War II[14].
  • Edward Craven Walker's family name is recorded as Walker[15].
  • Edward Craven Walker's given name is recorded as Edward[16].
  • Edward Craven Walker's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Edward Craven Walker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Edward Craven Walker's place of birth was Singapore[2]. He was born on July 4, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and film director[7].

Death and Burial

Edward Craven Walker died on August 15, 2000[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[13]. Burial took place at New Forest[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Craven Walker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19]

He is credited with the discovery of lava lamp[20].

FAQs

Where was Edward Craven Walker born?

Edward Craven Walker's place of birth was Singapore[2].

Where did Edward Craven Walker die?

Edward Craven Walker passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Craven Walker do for work?

Edward Craven Walker worked as inventor[6] and film director[7].

What did Edward Craven Walker discover?

Edward Craven Walker is credited as discoverer of lava lamp[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Edward
    Family name Walker
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