Walter Murdoch

Australian educationist (1874-1970)
Person human Q7965690
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Walter Murdoch

Summary

Walter Murdoch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rosehearty[2]. He was born on September 17, 1874[3]. He died in South Perth[4]. He died on July 30, 1970[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and essayist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Murdoch was born in Rosehearty[2].
  • Walter Murdoch died in South Perth[4].
  • Walter Murdoch was born on September 17, 1874[3].
  • Walter Murdoch died on July 30, 1970[5].
  • Walter Murdoch's father was James Murdoch[9].
  • Walter Murdoch's mother was Helen Garden[10].
  • A child of Walter Murdoch was Catherine King[11].
  • Walter Murdoch's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Walter Murdoch worked as an essayist[7].
  • Walter Murdoch was employed by University of Western Australia[12].
  • Walter Murdoch was employed by University of Melbourne[13].
  • Among Walter Murdoch's employers was Murdoch University[14].
  • Walter Murdoch's education included a stint at University of Melbourne[15].
  • Walter Murdoch's education included a stint at Camberwell Grammar School[16].
  • Walter Murdoch's education included a stint at Scotch College[17].
  • Walter Murdoch received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Walter Murdoch is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter Murdoch's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter Murdoch's Commons category is recorded as Walter Murdoch[21].
  • Walter Murdoch's family name is recorded as Murdoch[22].
  • Walter Murdoch's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter Murdoch's name in native language is recorded as Walter Logie Murdoch[24].

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Origins and Family

Walter Murdoch's place of birth was Rosehearty[2]. He was born on September 17, 1874[3]. His father was James Murdoch[9]. His mother was Helen Garden[10].

Education

Educated at University of Melbourne[15], a public university[25], in Australia[26], founded in 1853[27]; Camberwell Grammar School[16], a high school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1886[30]; and Scotch College[17], a school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1851[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and essayist[7]. Employers include University of Western Australia[12], a public university[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1911[36], headquartered in Perth[37]; University of Melbourne[13], a public university[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1853[40]; and Murdoch University[14], a public university[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1973[43].

Recognition

Walter Murdoch received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

Personal Life

A child of Walter Murdoch was Catherine King[11].

Death and Burial

Walter Murdoch died on July 30, 1970[5]. He passed away in South Perth[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Murdoch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walter Murdoch born?

Walter Murdoch's place of birth was Rosehearty[2].

Where did Walter Murdoch die?

Walter Murdoch died in South Perth[4].

Who were Walter Murdoch's parents?

Walter Murdoch's father was James Murdoch[9]. Walter Murdoch's mother was Helen Garden[10].

What did Walter Murdoch do for work?

Walter Murdoch worked as university teacher[6] and essayist[7].

Where did Walter Murdoch go to school?

Walter Murdoch was educated at University of Melbourne[15], Camberwell Grammar School[16], and Scotch College[17].

What awards did Walter Murdoch receive?

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

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . 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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    Child Catherine King
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