Walter Stirling

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Walter Stirling

Summary

Walter Stirling is a human[1]. He was born on May 18, 1718[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on November 24, 1786[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Walter Stirling passed away in London[3].
  • Walter Stirling was born on May 18, 1718[2].
  • Walter Stirling died on November 24, 1786[4].
  • Walter Stirling's father was Walter Stirling of Shirva[6].
  • Walter Stirling's mother was Janet Ruthven[7].
  • Walter Stirling was married to Dorothy Willing[8].
  • A child of Walter Stirling was Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet[9].
  • A child of Walter Stirling was Anne Dorothea Stirling[10].
  • A child of Walter Stirling was Charles Stirling[11].
  • Walter Stirling held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Walter Stirling's professions included naval officer[5].
  • Walter Stirling received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • Walter Stirling is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Stirling's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Stirling's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • Walter Stirling's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[17].
  • Walter Stirling was part of the conflict Fourth Anglo-Dutch War[18].
  • Walter Stirling's family name is recorded as Stirling[19].
  • Walter Stirling's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Stirling's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].

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Origins and Family

Walter Stirling was born on May 18, 1718[2]. His father was he of Shirva[6]. His mother was Janet Ruthven[7].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Stirling worked as a naval officer[5].

Recognition

Walter Stirling received the Knight Bachelor[13].

Personal Life

Among Walter Stirling's spouses was Dorothy Willing[8]. Children include Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet[9], a politician[22], 1758–1832[23], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25]; Anne Dorothea Stirling[10], 1762–1830[26]; and Charles Stirling[11], a naval officer[27], 1760–1833[28], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], awarded the Worthy of the City[30].

Death and Burial

Walter Stirling died on November 24, 1786[4]. He passed away in London[3].

FAQs

Where did Walter Stirling die?

Walter Stirling died in London[3].

Who were Walter Stirling's parents?

Walter Stirling's father was Walter Stirling of Shirva[6]. Walter Stirling's mother was Janet Ruthven[7].

Who was Walter Stirling married to?

Walter Stirling's spouses include Dorothy Willing[8].

What did Walter Stirling do for work?

Walter Stirling worked as naval officer[5].

What awards did Walter Stirling receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Walter
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Military, police or special rank captain
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