Walter Pater

English writer, critic and essayist (1839–1894)
Person human Q352528
Walter Pater
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Walter Pater

Summary

Walter Pater is a human[1]. Born in Shadwell[2], he… he was born on +1839-08-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on +1894-07-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], writer[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Walter Pater was born in Shadwell[2].
  • Walter Pater passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Walter Pater was born on +1839-08-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Pater died on +1894-07-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Pater is buried at Holywell Cemetery[12].
  • Walter Pater held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Walter Pater's native language[14].
  • Walter Pater worked as an art historian[6].
  • Walter Pater worked as a writer[7].
  • Walter Pater worked as a novelist[8].
  • Walter Pater worked as a professor[9].
  • Walter Pater's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Walter Pater worked as an essayist[15].
  • Walter Pater was employed by University of Oxford[16].
  • Walter Pater was educated at Brasenose College[17].
  • Walter Pater's education included a stint at The Queen's College[18].
  • Walter Pater's education included a stint at Enfield Grammar School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter Pater is Marius the Epicurean[20].
  • Walter Pater received the Taylorian Lecture[21].
  • Walter Pater is recorded as male[22].
  • Walter Pater's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walter Pater's Commons category is recorded as Walter Pater[24].
  • Walter Pater's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[25].
  • Walter Pater's family name is recorded as Pater[26].
  • Walter Pater's given name is recorded as Walter[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Pater's place of birth was Shadwell[2]. He was born on +1839-08-04T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; The Queen's College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1341[34]; and Enfield Grammar School[19], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1558[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], writer[7], novelist[8], professor[9], literary critic[10], and essayist[15]. Walter Pater was employed by University of Oxford[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Walter Pater is Marius the Epicurean[20].

Recognition

Walter Pater received the Taylorian Lecture[21].

Death and Burial

Walter Pater died on +1894-07-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. Burial took place at Holywell Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Walter Pater ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Samuel R. Delany[40], a writer[41], b. 1942[42], of United States[43], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novel[44], specialised in gender studies[45] and Vernon Lee[46], a poet[47], 1856–1935[48], of United Kingdom[49], specialised in essay[50].

FAQs

Where was Walter Pater born?

Walter Pater's place of birth was Shadwell[2].

Where did Walter Pater die?

Walter Pater passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Walter Pater do for work?

Walter Pater worked as art historian[6], writer[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Walter Pater go to school?

Walter Pater was educated at Brasenose College[17], The Queen's College[18], and Enfield Grammar School[19].

What awards did Walter Pater receive?

Honors received include Taylorian Lecture[21].

Who did Walter Pater influence?

Walter Pater has been cited as an influence by Samuel R. Delany[40] and Vernon Lee[46].

References

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  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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