Walter Pater

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

Walter Pater was born on August 4, 1839[1], in Shadwell[2]. He died on July 30, 1894[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], writer[6], novelist[7], professor[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,644 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Holywell Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: essayist[14], art critic[15]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[16]
  • Educated at: Brasenose College[17], The Queen's College[18], Enfield Grammar School[19]
  • Notable work: Marius the Epicurean[20]
  • Award received: Taylorian Lecture[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Walter Pater[23]
  • Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[24]
  • Family name: Pater[25]
  • Given name: Walter[26]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]

Why It Matters

Walter Pater has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Samuel R. Delany[36], a writer[37], b. 1942[38], of United States[39], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novel[40], specialised in gender studies[41] and Vernon Lee[42], a poet[43], 1856–1935[44], of United Kingdom[45], specialised in essay[46].

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 an art historian[5], writer[6], novelist[7], professor[8], and literary critic[9].

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[36] and Vernon Lee[42].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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