Walter Alva

Peruvian archaeologist
Person human Q3565678
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Summary

Walter Alva is a human[1]. Born in Contumazá District[2], he… he was born on June 28, 1951[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4] and archaeologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Walter Alva was born in Contumazá District[2].
  • Walter Alva was born on June 28, 1951[3].
  • Walter Alva held citizenship in Peru[7].
  • Walter Alva's professions included anthropologist[4].
  • Walter Alva's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • Walter Alva held the position of museum director[8].
  • Walter Alva's education included a stint at National University of Trujillo[9].
  • Walter Alva received the Palmas Magisteriales[10].
  • Walter Alva was a member of German Archaeological Institute[11].
  • Walter Alva is recorded as male[12].
  • Walter Alva's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Walter Alva's Commons category is recorded as Walter Alva Alva[14].
  • Walter Alva's residence is recorded as Lambayeque[15].
  • Walter Alva's family name is recorded as Alva[16].
  • Walter Alva's given name is recorded as Walter[17].
  • Walter Alva's given name is recorded as Leonel[18].
  • Walter Alva's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[19].
  • Walter Alva's second family name in Spanish name is recorded as Alva[20].

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Origins and Family

Walter Alva was born in Contumazá District[2]. He was born on June 28, 1951[3].

Education

Walter Alva's education included a stint at National University of Trujillo[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4] and archaeologist[5]. Walter Alva held the position of museum director[8].

Recognition

Walter Alva received the Palmas Magisteriales[10].

Why It Matters

Walter Alva ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Walter Alva born?

Walter Alva was born in Contumazá District[2].

What did Walter Alva do for work?

Walter Alva worked as anthropologist[4] and archaeologist[5].

Where did Walter Alva go to school?

Walter Alva was educated at National University of Trujillo[9].

What awards did Walter Alva receive?

Honors received include Palmas Magisteriales[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . minedu.gob.pe. Retrieved . minedu.gob.pe. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Ovruni · 2026-09-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'he', 'it', 'sv', 'zh']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0085728-Alva-Walter-1951
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  3. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → anthropologist, archaeologist
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Position held: museum director"
  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → USMV999226
    Second family name in spanish name → Alva
    Given name → Walter, Leonel
    Family name → Alva
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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