Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton

British economist and newspaper proprietor (1884-1966)
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Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton

Summary

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 15, 1884[3]. He died on February 14, 1966[4]. He worked as a politician[5], economist[6], publisher[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's place of birth was London[2].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was born on March 15, 1884[3].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton died on February 14, 1966[4].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's father was Alfred John Layton[10].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's mother was Mary Johnson[11].
  • Among Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's spouses was Dorothy Layton[12].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was Michael Layton, 2nd Baron Layton[13].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was Margaret Dorothea Layton[14].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was David Layton[15].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was Jean Mary Layton[16].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was Olive Shirley Layton[17].
  • A child of Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was Elizabeth Ruth Frances Layton[18].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton worked as a politician[5].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's professions included economist[6].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's professions included publisher[7].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton worked as an editor[8].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's field of work was economics[21].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's education included a stint at University College London[24].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was educated at King's College School[25].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's education included a stint at Westminster City School[26].
  • Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was born in London[2]. He was born on March 15, 1884[3]. His father was Alfred John Layton[10]. His mother was Mary Johnson[11].

Education

Educated at University College London[24], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; King's College School[25], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1829[34]; and Westminster City School[26], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1877[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], economist[6], publisher[7], and editor[8]. Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's field of work was economics[21]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40] and Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23], a position[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43] and Knight Bachelor[44], a title of honor[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1300[47].

Personal Life

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was married to Dorothy Layton[12]. Children include Michael Layton, 2nd Baron Layton[13], a politician[48], 1912–1989[49], of United Kingdom[50]; Margaret Dorothea Layton[14], 1911–1962[51]; David Layton[15], an economist[52], 1914–2009[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Jean Mary Layton[16], 1916–2017[55]; Olive Shirley Layton[17], 1918–2009[56]; and Elizabeth Ruth Frances Layton[18], 1923–2016[57]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[58].

Death and Burial

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton died on February 14, 1966[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton born?

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was born in London[2].

Who were Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's parents?

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's father was Alfred John Layton[10]. Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's mother was Mary Johnson[11].

Who was Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton married to?

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton's spouses include Dorothy Layton[12].

What did Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton do for work?

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton worked as politician[5], economist[6], publisher[7], and editor[8].

Where did Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton go to school?

Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton was educated at University College London[24], King's College School[25], and Westminster City School[26].

What awards did Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27] and Knight Bachelor[44].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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