Walter Clopton Wingfield

Welsh sportsman and military officer (1833–1912); inventor of modern tennis
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Walter Clopton Wingfield

Summary

Walter Clopton Wingfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ruabon[2]. He was born on October 16, 1833[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 18, 1912[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], military officer[7], and tennis player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's place of birth was Ruabon[2].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield died in London[4].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield was born on October 16, 1833[3].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield died on April 18, 1912[5].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield died on April 12, 1912[10].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield worked as an inventor[6].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's professions included military officer[7].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's professions included tennis player[8].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[13].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's education included a stint at Rossall School[15].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield received the International Tennis Hall of Fame[16].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's Commons category is recorded as Walter Clopton Wingfield[21].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's sport is recorded as tennis[22].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter Clopton Wingfield's country for sport is recorded as Wales[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Clopton Wingfield's place of birth was Ruabon[2]. He was born on October 16, 1833[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[13], a military academy[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1947[27]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30]; and Rossall School[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1844[33], headquartered in Fleetwood[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], military officer[7], and tennis player[8].

Recognition

Awards received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[16], a tennis court[35], in United States[36], founded in 1880[37] and Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 18, 1912[5] and April 12, 1912[10]. Walter Clopton Wingfield passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Walter Clopton Wingfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Walter Clopton Wingfield born?

Born in Ruabon[2], Walter Clopton Wingfield…

Where did Walter Clopton Wingfield die?

Walter Clopton Wingfield passed away in London[4].

What did Walter Clopton Wingfield do for work?

Walter Clopton Wingfield worked as inventor[6], military officer[7], and tennis player[8].

Where did Walter Clopton Wingfield go to school?

Walter Clopton Wingfield was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[13], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], and Rossall School[15].

What awards did Walter Clopton Wingfield receive?

Honors received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[16] and Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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