Walter Whitehead

British surgeon (1840–1913)
Person human Q20876892
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Walter Whitehead

Summary

Walter Whitehead is a human[1]. He was born on October 12, 1840[2]. He died on August 19, 1913[3]. He worked as a surgeon[4] and designer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Walter Whitehead was born on October 12, 1840[2].
  • Walter Whitehead died on August 19, 1913[3].
  • Walter Whitehead held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Walter Whitehead held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Walter Whitehead worked as a surgeon[4].
  • Walter Whitehead's professions included designer[5].
  • Among Walter Whitehead's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[9].
  • Walter Whitehead received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].
  • Walter Whitehead received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[11].
  • Walter Whitehead was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • Walter Whitehead is recorded as male[13].
  • Walter Whitehead's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Walter Whitehead's Commons category is recorded as Walter Whitehead (artist)[15].
  • Walter Whitehead's family name is recorded as Whitehead[16].
  • Walter Whitehead's given name is recorded as Walter[17].
  • Walter Whitehead's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[18].
  • Walter Whitehead's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[19].
  • Walter Whitehead's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian American Art Museum[20].

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Origins and Family

Walter Whitehead was born on October 12, 1840[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[4] and designer[5]. Among Walter Whitehead's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10], a fellowship award[21], in United Kingdom[22] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[11].

Death and Burial

Walter Whitehead died on August 19, 1913[3].

Why It Matters

Walter Whitehead ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

What did Walter Whitehead do for work?

Walter Whitehead worked as surgeon[4] and designer[5].

What awards did Walter Whitehead receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Canley · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Walter
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
    Member of → Royal Society of Edinburgh
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