Walter Fraser Oakeshott

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Walter Fraser Oakeshott

Summary

Walter Fraser Oakeshott is a human[1]. He was born in South Africa[2]. He was born on November 11, 1903[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on October 13, 1987[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott was born in South Africa[2].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott died in Oxford[4].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott was born on November 11, 1903[3].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott died on October 13, 1987[5].
  • Among Walter Fraser Oakeshott's spouses was Noël Oakeshott[9].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's professions included art historian[6].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's professions included historian[7].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[11].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's education included a stint at Balliol College[12].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott was educated at Tonbridge School[13].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott was a member of British Academy[16].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott is recorded as male[17].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's given name is recorded as Walter[19].
  • Walter Fraser Oakeshott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Walter Fraser Oakeshott's place of birth was South Africa[2]. He was born on November 11, 1903[3].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[12], a college of the University of Oxford[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1263[23], headquartered in Oxford[24] and Tonbridge School[13], a boarding school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1553[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and historian[7]. Walter Fraser Oakeshott held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[14], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Among Walter Fraser Oakeshott's spouses was Noël Oakeshott[9].

Death and Burial

Walter Fraser Oakeshott died on October 13, 1987[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Fraser Oakeshott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walter Fraser Oakeshott born?

Born in South Africa[2], Walter Fraser Oakeshott…

Where did Walter Fraser Oakeshott die?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott passed away in Oxford[4].

Who was Walter Fraser Oakeshott married to?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott's spouses include Noël Oakeshott[9].

What did Walter Fraser Oakeshott do for work?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott worked as art historian[6] and historian[7].

Where did Walter Fraser Oakeshott go to school?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott was educated at Balliol College[12] and Tonbridge School[13].

What awards did Walter Fraser Oakeshott receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . 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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