Walter Besant
English novelist and historian (1836–1901)
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Summary
Walter Besant was born on August 14, 1836[1], in Portsmouth[2]. He died on June 9, 1901[3], in Frognal[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (461 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1836[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1901[10]
- Place of burial: St John-at-Hampstead[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Educated at: Christ's College[13], King's College London[14]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Walter Besant[17]
- Family name: Besant[18]
- Given name: Walter[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Walter Besant[20]
- Commons gallery: Walter Besant[21]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[25], Library of the World's Best Literature[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], New International Encyclopedia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Start of work period: 1868[30]
- Sibling: W. H. Besant[31]
Why It Matters
Walter Besant has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Walter Besant born?
Walter Besant's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
Where did Walter Besant die?
Walter Besant died in Frognal[4].
What did Walter Besant do for work?
Walter Besant worked as a writer[5], historian[6], and novelist[7].
Where did Walter Besant go to school?
Walter Besant was educated at Christ's College[13] and King's College London[14].
What awards did Walter Besant receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].