Walter Durnford

college head
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Summary

Walter Durnford was born on February 21, 1847[1], in Middleton[2]. He died on April 7, 1926[3], in King's College, South Range Of First Court, Including The Library And The Former Provost's Lodge[4]. He worked as a college head[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Mary and St Andrew[7]
  • Father: Richard Durnford[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Educated at: Eton College[10], King's College[11]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Durnford[14]
  • Given name: Walter[15]
  • Sibling: Richard Durnford[16]

FAQs

Where was Walter Durnford born?

Walter Durnford was born in Middleton[2].

Where did Walter Durnford die?

Walter Durnford died in King's College, South Range Of First Court, Including The Library And The Former Provost's Lodge[4].

Who were Walter Durnford's parents?

Walter Durnford's father was Richard Durnford[8].

What did Walter Durnford do for work?

Walter Durnford worked as a college head[5].

Where did Walter Durnford go to school?

Walter Durnford was educated at Eton College[10] and King's College[11].

What awards did Walter Durnford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Royal academy id → walter-durnford
    Wbis id → B54855
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    Image → Walter Durnford, Vanity Fair, 1902-12-04.jpg
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