Walter Hancock

British inventor of steam-powered road vehicles (1799-1852)
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Walter Hancock

Summary

Walter Hancock is a human[1]. He was born in Marlborough[2]. He was born on June 16, 1799[3]. He died on May 14, 1852[4]. He worked as an inventor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marlborough[2], Walter Hancock…
  • Walter Hancock was born on June 16, 1799[3].
  • Walter Hancock died on May 14, 1852[4].
  • Walter Hancock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Walter Hancock held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • Walter Hancock's professions included inventor[5].
  • Walter Hancock is recorded as male[9].
  • Walter Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Walter Hancock's Commons category is recorded as Walter Hancock[11].
  • Walter Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock[12].
  • Walter Hancock's given name is recorded as Walter[13].
  • Walter Hancock's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].

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Origins and Family

Walter Hancock's place of birth was Marlborough[2]. He was born on June 16, 1799[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Hancock's professions included inventor[5].

Death and Burial

Walter Hancock died on May 14, 1852[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Hancock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Walter Hancock born?

Walter Hancock was born in Marlborough[2].

What did Walter Hancock do for work?

Walter Hancock worked as inventor[5].

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  1. 6d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Walter
    Encyclopaedia beliana id hancock-walter
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8669]]: hancock-walter"
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