Walter Forward

American politician (1786-1852)
Person human Q1605667
Walter Forward
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Walter Forward

Summary

Walter Forward is a human[1]. Born in East Granby[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1786[3]. He passed away in Pittsburgh[4]. He died on November 24, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Walter Forward's place of birth was East Granby[2].
  • Walter Forward passed away in Pittsburgh[4].
  • Walter Forward was born on January 24, 1786[3].
  • Walter Forward died on November 24, 1852[5].
  • Burial took place at Allegheny Cemetery[11].
  • Walter Forward held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Walter Forward's professions included politician[6].
  • Walter Forward worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Walter Forward worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Walter Forward worked as a judge[9].
  • Walter Forward held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Walter Forward held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[14].
  • Walter Forward held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Among Walter Forward's employers was United States Department of the Treasury[16].
  • Walter Forward is recorded as male[17].
  • Walter Forward's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Walter Forward was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • Walter Forward's Commons category is recorded as Walter Forward[20].
  • Walter Forward's family name is recorded as Forward[21].
  • Walter Forward's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Walter Forward's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Walter Forward[23].
  • Walter Forward's Commons gallery is recorded as Walter Forward[24].
  • Walter Forward's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Walter Forward's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • Walter Forward's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Forward's place of birth was East Granby[2]. He was born on January 24, 1786[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. Walter Forward was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[16]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; United States Secretary of the Treasury[14], a position[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; and ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[33].

Personal Life

Walter Forward was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Walter Forward died on November 24, 1852[5]. He passed away in Pittsburgh[4]. Burial took place at Allegheny Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Walter Forward include Forward Township[34], a township of Pennsylvania[35], in United States[36].

Why It Matters

Walter Forward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include Forward Township[34], a township of Pennsylvania[35], in United States[36].

FAQs

Where was Walter Forward born?

Walter Forward was born in East Granby[2].

Where did Walter Forward die?

Walter Forward passed away in Pittsburgh[4].

What did Walter Forward do for work?

Walter Forward worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 28d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Pittsburgh
    Prabook id 1778809
    Family name Forward
    Sex or gender male
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P3368]]: 1062530, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257026|batch #257026]]"
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