John Walter

British publisher; founder of The Times newspaper of London (1738-1812)
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John Walter
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John Walter

Summary

John Walter is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1738[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 16, 1812[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Walter…
  • John Walter died in London[4].
  • John Walter was born on January 1, 1738[3].
  • John Walter died on November 16, 1812[5].
  • John Walter's father was Richard Walter, of London[9].
  • John Walter's mother was Virgin Kent[10].
  • A child of John Walter was John Walter[11].
  • A child of John Walter was Mary Walter[12].
  • A child of John Walter was Catherine Walter[13].
  • John Walter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Walter worked as a journalist[6].
  • John Walter's professions included publisher[7].
  • John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[15].
  • John Walter is recorded as male[16].
  • John Walter's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Walter's Commons category is recorded as John Walter (publisher)[18].
  • John Walter's family name is recorded as Walter[19].
  • John Walter's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Walter's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • John Walter's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • John Walter's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • John Walter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Walter's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1738[3]. His father was Richard Walter, of London[9]. His mother was Virgin Kent[10].

Education

John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and publisher[7].

Personal Life

Children include John Walter[11], a journalist[25], 1776–1847[26], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[27]; Mary Walter[12], 1765–1830[28]; and Catherine Walter[13], 1774–1815[29].

Death and Burial

John Walter died on November 16, 1812[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Walter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was John Walter born?

John Walter was born in London[2].

Where did John Walter die?

John Walter passed away in London[4].

Who were John Walter's parents?

John Walter's father was Richard Walter, of London[9]. John Walter's mother was Virgin Kent[10].

What did John Walter do for work?

John Walter worked as journalist[6] and publisher[7].

Where did John Walter go to school?

John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, publisher
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Place of birth London
    Occupation journalist, publisher
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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