Walter Channing

American physician (1786–1876)
Person human Q7964535
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Walter Channing

Summary

Walter Channing is a human[1]. Born in Newport[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1786[3]. He died on July 27, 1876[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and obstetrician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Channing's place of birth was Newport[2].
  • Walter Channing was born on April 15, 1786[3].
  • Walter Channing died on July 27, 1876[4].
  • Walter Channing's father was William Channing[8].
  • Walter Channing's mother was Lucy Ellery[9].
  • Walter Channing was married to Eliza Wainwright[10].
  • Among Walter Channing's spouses was Barbara Higginson Perkins[11].
  • A child of Walter Channing was William Ellery Channing[12].
  • A child of Walter Channing was Mary Elizabeth Channing[13].
  • A child of Walter Channing was Lucy Channing[14].
  • Walter Channing held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Walter Channing worked as a physician[5].
  • Walter Channing's professions included obstetrician[6].
  • Walter Channing was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • Walter Channing was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Walter Channing's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Walter Channing was educated at University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • Walter Channing received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Walter Channing was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Walter Channing is recorded as male[22].
  • Walter Channing's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walter Channing's Commons category is recorded as Walter Channing (physician)[24].
  • Walter Channing's family name is recorded as Channing[25].
  • Walter Channing's given name is recorded as Walter[26].
  • Walter Channing's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Channing was born in Newport[2]. He was born on April 15, 1786[3]. His father was William Channing[8]. His mother was Lucy Ellery[9].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Harvard University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and University of Pennsylvania[19], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1740[38], headquartered in Philadelphia[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5] and obstetrician[6]. Among Walter Channing's employers was Harvard University[16].

Recognition

Walter Channing received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eliza Wainwright[10], 1794–1834[40] and Barbara Higginson Perkins[11], 1795–1822[41]. Children include William Ellery Channing[12], a poet[42], 1818–1901[43], of United States[44]; Mary Elizabeth Channing[13], 1820–1877[45]; and Lucy Channing[14].

Death and Burial

Walter Channing died on July 27, 1876[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Channing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Walter Channing born?

Born in Newport[2], Walter Channing…

Who were Walter Channing's parents?

Walter Channing's father was William Channing[8]. Walter Channing's mother was Lucy Ellery[9].

Who was Walter Channing married to?

Walter Channing's spouses include Eliza Wainwright[10] and Barbara Higginson Perkins[11].

What did Walter Channing do for work?

Walter Channing worked as physician[5] and obstetrician[6].

Where did Walter Channing go to school?

Walter Channing was educated at University of Edinburgh[17], Harvard University[18], and University of Pennsylvania[19].

What awards did Walter Channing receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child William Ellery Channing, Mary Elizabeth Channing, Lucy Channing
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    Award received Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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