Walter Wellman

American explorer (1858-1934)
Person human Q557260
Walter Wellman
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Walter Wellman

Summary

Walter Wellman is a human[1]. He was born in Mentor[2]. He was born on November 3, 1858[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 31, 1934[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mentor[2], Walter Wellman…
  • Walter Wellman passed away in New York City[4].
  • Walter Wellman was born on November 3, 1858[3].
  • Walter Wellman died on January 31, 1934[5].
  • Walter Wellman held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Walter Wellman's professions included explorer[6].
  • Walter Wellman worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Walter Wellman's professions included journalist[8].
  • Walter Wellman is recorded as male[11].
  • Walter Wellman's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Walter Wellman's Commons category is recorded as Walter Wellman[13].
  • Walter Wellman's archives at is recorded as National Air and Space Museum[14].
  • Walter Wellman's family name is recorded as Wellman[15].
  • Walter Wellman's given name is recorded as Walter[16].
  • Walter Wellman's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[17].
  • Walter Wellman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Walter Wellman's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Walter Wellman'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Walter Wellman's place of birth was Mentor[2]. He was born on November 3, 1858[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and journalist[8].

Death and Burial

Walter Wellman died on January 31, 1934[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Walter Wellman include Wellman Glacier[20], a glacier[21].

Why It Matters

Walter Wellman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

Entities named for him include Wellman Glacier[20], a glacier[21].

FAQs

Where was Walter Wellman born?

Walter Wellman was born in Mentor[2].

Where did Walter Wellman die?

Walter Wellman died in New York City[4].

What did Walter Wellman do for work?

Walter Wellman worked as explorer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and journalist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . 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. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at National Air and Space Museum
    Occupation explorer, aircraft pilot, journalist
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