John Walker

18th-century English etcher and engraver, produced The Copper-Plate Magazine
Person human Q18527772
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John Walker

Summary

John Walker is a human[1]. He was born on 1760[2]. He worked as a copper engraver[3], etcher[4], and printseller[5].

Key Facts

  • John Walker was born on 1760[2].
  • John Walker's father was William Walker[6].
  • John Walker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • John Walker worked as a copper engraver[3].
  • John Walker worked as an etcher[4].
  • John Walker worked as a printseller[5].
  • A notable work attributed to John Walker is Copper-plate magazine[8].
  • John Walker is recorded as male[9].
  • John Walker's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Walker's Commons category is recorded as John Walker (engraver)[11].
  • John Walker's residence is recorded as London[12].
  • John Walker's family name is recorded as Walker[13].
  • John Walker's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Walker's work location is recorded as London[15].
  • John Walker's relative is recorded as Anthony Walker[16].
  • John Walker studied under William Walker[17].
  • John Walker's described by source is recorded as Oxford Biography Index[18].
  • John Walker's start of work period is recorded as 1795[19].
  • John Walker's end of work period is recorded as 1803[20].
  • John Walker's has works in the collection is recorded as National Library of Wales[21].
  • John Walker's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Walker was born on 1760[2]. His father was William Walker[6].

Education

John Walker studied under William Walker[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include copper engraver[3], etcher[4], and printseller[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Walker is Copper-plate magazine[8].

FAQs

Who were John Walker's parents?

John Walker's father was William Walker[6].

What did John Walker do for work?

John Walker worked as copper engraver[3], etcher[4], and printseller[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . britishmuseum.org. britishmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 10d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Oxford Biography Index
    British book trade index id 72310
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