Robert J. Walker

American politician (1801-1869)
Person human Q879106
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Robert J. Walker

Summary

Robert J. Walker is a human[1]. He was born in Northumberland[2]. He was born on July 19, 1801[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on November 11, 1869[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert J. Walker's place of birth was Northumberland[2].
  • Robert J. Walker died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Robert J. Walker was born on July 19, 1801[3].
  • Robert J. Walker died on November 11, 1869[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Robert J. Walker's father was Jonathan Hoge Walker[10].
  • A child of Robert J. Walker was Mary Bache Walker[11].
  • A child of Robert J. Walker was Duncan Stephen Walker[12].
  • Robert J. Walker held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert J. Walker worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert J. Walker's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[14].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of Governor of Kansas[15].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Robert J. Walker held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Among Robert J. Walker's employers was United States Department of the Treasury[20].
  • Robert J. Walker was educated at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[21].
  • Robert J. Walker is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert J. Walker's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert J. Walker was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Robert J. Walker's Commons category is recorded as Robert J. Walker[25].
  • Robert J. Walker's family name is recorded as Walker[26].
  • Robert J. Walker's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert J. Walker was born in Northumberland[2]. He was born on July 19, 1801[3]. His father was Jonathan Hoge Walker[10].

Education

Robert J. Walker was educated at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Robert J. Walker was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[20]. Positions held include United States Secretary of the Treasury[14], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; Governor of Kansas[15], a governor[31], in United States[32], founded in 1861[33]; and United States senator[16], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Children include Mary Bache Walker[11] and Duncan Stephen Walker[12], a military officer[36], 1841–1912[37]. Robert J. Walker was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Robert J. Walker died on November 11, 1869[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert J. Walker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Robert J. Walker born?

Robert J. Walker was born in Northumberland[2].

Where did Robert J. Walker die?

Robert J. Walker died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Robert J. Walker's parents?

Robert J. Walker's father was Jonathan Hoge Walker[10].

What did Robert J. Walker do for work?

Robert J. Walker worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Robert J. Walker go to school?

Robert J. Walker was educated at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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