James Thomas Walker

British army officer and Surveyor General of India (1826-1896)
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James Thomas Walker

Summary

James Thomas Walker is a human[1]. Born in Kannur[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1826[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 16, 1896[5]. He worked as a military engineer[6], cartographer[7], and army officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kannur[2], James Thomas Walker…
  • James Thomas Walker passed away in London[4].
  • James Thomas Walker was born on December 1, 1826[3].
  • James Thomas Walker died on February 16, 1896[5].
  • James Thomas Walker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Thomas Walker worked as a military engineer[6].
  • James Thomas Walker worked as a cartographer[7].
  • James Thomas Walker's professions included army officer[8].
  • James Thomas Walker held the position of Surveyor General of India[11].
  • James Thomas Walker received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • James Thomas Walker was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • James Thomas Walker is recorded as male[14].
  • James Thomas Walker's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Thomas Walker's family name is recorded as Walker[16].
  • James Thomas Walker's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Thomas Walker's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • James Thomas Walker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • James Thomas Walker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James Thomas Walker's birth name is recorded as James Thomas Walker[21].
  • James Thomas Walker's different from is recorded as James Walker[22].
  • James Thomas Walker's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kannur[2], James Thomas Walker… he was born on December 1, 1826[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military engineer[6], cartographer[7], and army officer[8]. James Thomas Walker held the position of Surveyor General of India[11].

Recognition

James Thomas Walker received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

Death and Burial

James Thomas Walker died on February 16, 1896[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Thomas Walker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was James Thomas Walker born?

James Thomas Walker was born in Kannur[2].

Where did James Thomas Walker die?

James Thomas Walker died in London[4].

What did James Thomas Walker do for work?

James Thomas Walker worked as military engineer[6], cartographer[7], and army officer[8].

What awards did James Thomas Walker receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military engineer, cartographer, army officer
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description British army officer and Surveyor General of India (1826-1896)
    Library of congress authority id nb2007017668
    Ddb person (gnd) id 130327123
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