Walter Hillier

British diplomat (1849–1927)
Person human Q7965147
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Walter Hillier

Summary

Walter Hillier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hong Kong[2]. He was born on January 1, 1849[3]. He died on November 9, 1927[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Hillier's place of birth was Hong Kong[2].
  • Walter Hillier was born on January 1, 1849[3].
  • Walter Hillier died on November 9, 1927[4].
  • Walter Hillier's father was Charles Batten Hillier[9].
  • Walter Hillier's mother was Eliza Hillier[10].
  • Among Walter Hillier's spouses was Claire St. George Ord[11].
  • Walter Hillier was married to Eliza Alston Hole[12].
  • Among Walter Hillier's spouses was Marion Ellen Aitchinson[13].
  • Walter Hillier held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Walter Hillier's professions included linguist[5].
  • Walter Hillier worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Walter Hillier's professions included writer[7].
  • Walter Hillier was employed by King's College London[15].
  • Walter Hillier's education included a stint at Blundell's School[16].
  • Walter Hillier received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Walter Hillier received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Walter Hillier is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter Hillier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter Hillier's Commons category is recorded as Walter Hillier[21].
  • Walter Hillier's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Walter Hillier's family name is recorded as Hillier[23].
  • Walter Hillier's given name is recorded as Walter[24].
  • Walter Hillier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Walter Hillier's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum of World Cultures[26].
  • Walter Hillier's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Hillier was born in Hong Kong[2]. He was born on January 1, 1849[3]. His father was Charles Batten Hillier[9]. His mother was Eliza Hillier[10].

Education

Walter Hillier was educated at Blundell's School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7]. Among Walter Hillier's employers was King's College London[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Claire St. George Ord[11], Eliza Alston Hole[12], and Marion Ellen Aitchinson[13].

Death and Burial

Walter Hillier died on November 9, 1927[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Hillier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Walter Hillier born?

Walter Hillier's place of birth was Hong Kong[2].

Who were Walter Hillier's parents?

Walter Hillier's father was Charles Batten Hillier[9]. Walter Hillier's mother was Eliza Hillier[10].

Who was Walter Hillier married to?

Walter Hillier's spouses include Claire St. George Ord[11], Eliza Alston Hole[12], and Marion Ellen Aitchinson[13].

What did Walter Hillier do for work?

Walter Hillier worked as linguist[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7].

Where did Walter Hillier go to school?

Walter Hillier was educated at Blundell's School[16].

What awards did Walter Hillier receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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