John Walter

British newspaperman and politician (1776-1847)
Person human Q1702096
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John Walter

Summary

John Walter is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1776[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 28, 1847[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Walter…
  • John Walter died in London[4].
  • John Walter was born on February 23, 1776[3].
  • John Walter died on July 28, 1847[5].
  • John Walter's father was John Walter[10].
  • John Walter was married to Elizabeth Anne (?)[11].
  • John Walter was married to Mary Smythe[12].
  • A child of John Walter was John Walter[13].
  • A child of John Walter was Edward Walter[14].
  • A child of John Walter was Catherine Mary Walter[15].
  • John Walter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Walter's professions included journalist[6].
  • John Walter worked as a politician[7].
  • John Walter's professions included publisher[8].
  • John Walter held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Walter held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Walter held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Walter held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Walter held the position of High Sheriff of Berkshire[21].
  • John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[22].
  • John Walter is recorded as male[23].
  • John Walter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Walter's residence is recorded as Bearwood House, Sindlesham[25].
  • John Walter's family name is recorded as Walter[26].
  • John Walter's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Walter's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 23, 1776[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1841[30]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1837[33]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1835[36]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1832[39]; and High Sheriff of Berkshire[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Anne (?)[11] and Mary Smythe[12]. Children include John Walter[13], a politician[42], 1818–1894[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; Edward Walter[14], a military officer[45], 1823–1904[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Knight Bachelor[48]; and Catherine Mary Walter[15].

Death and Burial

John Walter died on July 28, 1847[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Walter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

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 John Walter[10].

Who was John Walter married to?

John Walter's spouses include Elizabeth Anne (?)[11] and Mary Smythe[12].

What did John Walter do for work?

John Walter worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and publisher[8].

Where did John Walter go to school?

John Walter was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . assets.parliament.uk. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The London Gazette 18652. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Elizabeth Anne (?), Mary Smythe
    Father John Walter
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia
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