Walter Scott
0 sources
Walter Scott
Summary
Walter Scott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on August 15, 1771[3]. He died in Abbotsford House[4]. He died on September 21, 1832[5]. He worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], linguist[8], translator[9], and novelist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Edinburgh[2], Walter Scott…
- Walter Scott died in Abbotsford House[4].
- Walter Scott was born on August 15, 1771[3].
- Walter Scott died on September 21, 1832[5].
- Burial took place at Dryburgh Abbey[12].
- Walter Scott's father was Walter Scott[13].
- Walter Scott's mother was Anne Rutherford[14].
- Among Walter Scott's spouses was Charlotte Genevieve Charpentier[15].
- A child of Walter Scott was Charlotte Sophia Lockhart[16].
- A child of Walter Scott was Anne Scott[17].
- A child of Walter Scott was Charles Scott[18].
- A child of Walter Scott was Sir Walter Scott, 2nd Baronet[19].
- Walter Scott held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
- Walter Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- English was Walter Scott's native language[22].
- Walter Scott worked as a poet[6].
- Walter Scott's professions included playwright[7].
- Walter Scott worked as a linguist[8].
- Walter Scott worked as a translator[9].
- Walter Scott worked as a novelist[10].
- Walter Scott worked as a musicologist[23].
- Walter Scott's field of work was fiction[24].
- Walter Scott held the position of judge[25].
- Walter Scott's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[26].
- Walter Scott was educated at Royal High School[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Edinburgh[2], Walter Scott… he was born on August 15, 1771[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Anne Rutherford[14]. English was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[26], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Royal High School[27], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34]; Kelso High School[35], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1878[38]; Jordan High School[39], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1923[42]; and University of Edinburgh School of Law[43], a law school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1707[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], linguist[8], translator[9], novelist[10], and musicologist[23]. Walter Scott's field of work was fiction[24]. He held the position of judge[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49] and baronet[50], an order of chivalry[51], in United Kingdom[52].
Personal Life
Among Walter Scott's spouses was Charlotte Genevieve Charpentier[15]. Children include Charlotte Sophia Lockhart[16], 1799–1837[53]; Anne Scott[17], 1803–1833[54]; Charles Scott[18], 1805–1841[55]; and Sir Walter Scott, 2nd Baronet[19], 1801–1847[56].
Death and Burial
Walter Scott died on September 21, 1832[5]. He died in Abbotsford House[4]. The cause of death was stroke[57]. Burial took place at Dryburgh Abbey[12].
Why It Matters
Walter Scott has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Alessandro Manzoni[59], a writer[60], 1785–1873[61], of Holy Roman Empire[62], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[63], specialised in belletristic literature[64]; Virginia Woolf[65], a novelist[66], 1882–1941[67], of United Kingdom[68], specialised in essay[69]; Honoré de Balzac[70], a novelist[71], 1799–1850[72], of France[73], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[74], specialised in French literature[75]; Alexandre Dumas[76], a novelist[77], 1802–1870[78], of France[79], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[80], specialised in French literature[81]; Charles Dickens[82], a writer[83], 1812–1870[84], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[85], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[86], specialised in literature[87]; and Leo Tolstoy[88], a writer[89], 1828–1910[90], of Russian Empire[91], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[92], specialised in philosophy[93].
Works attributed to him include Kenilworth[94], Waverley[95], The Betrothed[96], The Black Dwarf[97], Guy Mannering[98], and Peveril of the Peak[99].
FAQs
Where was Walter Scott born?
Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Walter Scott die?
Walter Scott passed away in Abbotsford House[4].
Who were Walter Scott's parents?
Walter Scott's father was Walter Scott[13]. Walter Scott's mother was Anne Rutherford[14].
Who was Walter Scott married to?
Walter Scott's spouses include Charlotte Genevieve Charpentier[15].
What did Walter Scott do for work?
Walter Scott worked as poet[6], playwright[7], linguist[8], translator[9], and novelist[10].
Where did Walter Scott go to school?
Walter Scott was educated at University of Edinburgh[26], Royal High School[27], Kelso High School[35], and Jordan High School[39].
What awards did Walter Scott receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47] and baronet[50].
Who did Walter Scott influence?
Walter Scott has been cited as an influence by Alessandro Manzoni[59], Virginia Woolf[65], Honoré de Balzac[70], and Alexandre Dumas[76].