Walter Scott
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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 ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,235 views/month, #5,804 of 1,000,298).[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 is identified as part of the Scottish people ethnic group[23].
- Walter Scott's professions included poet[6].
- Walter Scott worked as a 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[24].
- Walter Scott's field of work was fiction[25].
- Walter Scott held the position of judge[26].
- Walter Scott held the position of President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1771-08-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1832-09-21[31]
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Community tags: author, playwright, poet[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 627f5ca8-c745-4e1c-a646-facdfe1cabdf[33]
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]. He is identified as part of the Scottish people ethnic group[23]. English was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[34], a public university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1583[37], headquartered in Edinburgh[38]; Royal High School[39], a high school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1128[42]; Kelso High School[43], a secondary school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1878[46]; Jordan High School[47], a high school[48], in United States[49], founded in 1923[50]; and University of Edinburgh School of Law[51], a law school[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1707[54].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], linguist[8], translator[9], novelist[10], and musicologist[24]. Walter Scott's field of work was fiction[25]. Positions held include judge[26], a legal profession[55] and President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[56], a fellowship award[57], in United Kingdom[58] and baronet[59], an order of chivalry[60], in United Kingdom[61].
Personal Life
Among Walter Scott's spouses was Charlotte Genevieve Charpentier[15]. Children include Charlotte Sophia Lockhart[16], 1799–1837[62]; Anne Scott[17], 1803–1833[63]; Charles Scott[18], 1805–1841[64]; and Sir Walter Scott, 2nd Baronet[19], 1801–1847[65].
Death and Burial
Walter Scott died on September 21, 1832[5]. He died in Abbotsford House[4]. The cause of death was stroke[66]. Burial took place at Dryburgh Abbey[12].
Why It Matters
Walter Scott ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,235 views/month, #5,804 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles Dickens[69], a writer[70], 1812–1870[71], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[72], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[73], specialised in literature[74]; Leo Tolstoy[75], a writer[76], 1828–1910[77], of Russian Empire[78], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[79], specialised in philosophy[80]; Alexandre Dumas[81], a novelist[82], 1802–1870[83], of France[84], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[85], specialised in French literature[86]; Virginia Woolf[87], a novelist[88], 1882–1941[89], of United Kingdom[90], specialised in essay[91]; Jules Verne[92], a novelist[93], 1828–1905[94], of France[95], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[96], specialised in drama[97]; and Emily Brontë[98], a poet[99], 1818–1848[100], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[101], specialised in poetry[102].
Works attributed to him include Ivanhoe[103], Waverley[104], The Bride of Lammermoor[105], The Heart of Midlothian[106], The Lady of the Lake[107], and Marmion[108].
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[34], Royal High School[39], Kelso High School[43], and Jordan High School[47].
What awards did Walter Scott receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[56] and baronet[59].
Who did Walter Scott influence?
Walter Scott has been cited as an influence by Charles Dickens[69], Leo Tolstoy[75], Alexandre Dumas[81], and Virginia Woolf[87].