Walter Edward Davidson

British Colonial governor (1859–1923)
Person human Q3565744
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Walter Edward Davidson

Summary

Walter Edward Davidson is a human[1]. He was born in Valletta[2]. He was born on +1859-04-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on +1923-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and governor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Edward Davidson's place of birth was Valletta[2].
  • Walter Edward Davidson died in Sydney[4].
  • Walter Edward Davidson was born on +1859-04-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Edward Davidson died on +1923-09-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Edward Davidson was married to Margaret Davidson[9].
  • Walter Edward Davidson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Walter Edward Davidson worked as a governor[7].
  • Walter Edward Davidson held the position of Governor of New South Wales[11].
  • Walter Edward Davidson held the position of Q139393808[12].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's education included a stint at Christ's College[13].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's education included a stint at Magdalen College School[14].
  • Walter Edward Davidson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's image is recorded as WEDavidson.jpg[16].
  • Walter Edward Davidson is recorded as male[17].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 315940108[19].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's GND ID is recorded as 1069955442[20].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's Commons category is recorded as Walter Edward Davidson[21].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09zpmn[23].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's family name is recorded as Davidson[24].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's NLA Trove people ID is recorded as 1479115[26].
  • Walter Edward Davidson's Australian Dictionary of Biography ID is recorded as davidson-sir-walter-edward-5904[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Edward Davidson's place of birth was Valletta[2]. He was born on +1859-04-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Christ's College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Magdalen College School[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1480[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and governor[7]. Positions held include Governor of New South Wales[11], a position[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1788[37] and Q139393808[12].

Recognition

Walter Edward Davidson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

Walter Edward Davidson was married to Margaret Davidson[9].

Death and Burial

Walter Edward Davidson died on +1923-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Edward Davidson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walter Edward Davidson born?

Walter Edward Davidson was born in Valletta[2].

Where did Walter Edward Davidson die?

Walter Edward Davidson passed away in Sydney[4].

Who was Walter Edward Davidson married to?

Walter Edward Davidson's spouses include Margaret Davidson[9].

What did Walter Edward Davidson do for work?

Walter Edward Davidson worked as diplomat[6] and governor[7].

Where did Walter Edward Davidson go to school?

Walter Edward Davidson was educated at Christ's College[13] and Magdalen College School[14].

What awards did Walter Edward Davidson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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