Walter Starkie

Irish scholar, expert on the Romani people (1894–1976)
Person human Q7966187
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Walter Starkie

Summary

Walter Starkie is a human[1]. Born in Killiney[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1894[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on November 2, 1976[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter Starkie's place of birth was Killiney[2].
  • Walter Starkie died in Madrid[4].
  • Walter Starkie was born on August 9, 1894[3].
  • Walter Starkie died on November 2, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at British Cemetery in Madrid[10].
  • Walter Starkie's father was W. J. M. Starkie[11].
  • Walter Starkie held citizenship in Ireland[12].
  • Walter Starkie worked as a linguist[6].
  • Walter Starkie's professions included translator[7].
  • Walter Starkie's professions included writer[8].
  • Walter Starkie was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].
  • Walter Starkie received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Walter Starkie received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Walter Starkie received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16].
  • Walter Starkie received the Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[17].
  • Walter Starkie received the Order of the Crown of Italy[18].
  • Walter Starkie received the Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19].
  • Walter Starkie was a member of Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Walter Starkie is recorded as male[21].
  • Walter Starkie's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Walter Starkie's Commons category is recorded as Walter Starkie[23].
  • Walter Starkie's family name is recorded as Starkie[24].
  • Walter Starkie's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter Starkie's instrument is recorded as violin[26].
  • Walter Starkie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Starkie's place of birth was Killiney[2]. He was born on August 9, 1894[3]. His father was W. J. M. Starkie[11].

Education

Walter Starkie was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[17], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1902[36]; Order of the Crown of Italy[18], an order[37], in Kingdom of Italy[38], founded in 1868[39]; and Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], a grade of an order[40], in Spain[41].

Death and Burial

Walter Starkie died on November 2, 1976[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at British Cemetery in Madrid[10].

Why It Matters

Walter Starkie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Walter Starkie born?

Walter Starkie was born in Killiney[2].

Where did Walter Starkie die?

Walter Starkie passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were Walter Starkie's parents?

Walter Starkie's father was W. J. M. Starkie[11].

What did Walter Starkie do for work?

Walter Starkie worked as linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Walter Starkie go to school?

Walter Starkie was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].

What awards did Walter Starkie receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16], and Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, translator, writer
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  2. 25d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument violin
    Award received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature +5
    Award received
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