Walter Windham

first man to provide air mail (1868-1942)
Person human Q18639901
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Walter Windham

Summary

Walter Windham is a human[1]. He was born on +1868-09-15T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Builth Wells[3]. He died on +1942-07-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5].

Key Facts

  • Walter Windham passed away in Builth Wells[3].
  • Walter Windham was born on +1868-09-15T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Walter Windham died on +1942-07-05T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Walter Windham's father was George Smijth-Windham[6].
  • Walter Windham's mother was Clarissa Elizabeth Russell[7].
  • Among Walter Windham's spouses was Hélène Chapman[8].
  • Walter Windham held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Walter Windham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Walter Windham's professions included aircraft pilot[5].
  • Walter Windham was educated at Bedford School[11].
  • Walter Windham received the Knight Bachelor[12].
  • Walter Windham is recorded as male[13].
  • Walter Windham's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Walter Windham's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 91887447[15].
  • Walter Windham's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • Walter Windham's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[17].
  • Walter Windham's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0127y84p[18].
  • Walter Windham's Open Library ID is recorded as OL2364357A[19].
  • Walter Windham's family name is recorded as Windham[20].
  • Walter Windham's given name is recorded as Walter[21].
  • Walter Windham's NLA Trove people ID is recorded as 880921[22].
  • Walter Windham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Walter Windham's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp65703[24].
  • Walter Windham's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Windham-500[25].
  • Walter Windham's Grace's Guide ID is recorded as Walter_Windham[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter Windham was born on +1868-09-15T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was George Smijth-Windham[6]. His mother was Clarissa Elizabeth Russell[7].

Education

Walter Windham's education included a stint at Bedford School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Windham worked as an aircraft pilot[5].

Recognition

Walter Windham received the Knight Bachelor[12].

Personal Life

Walter Windham was married to Hélène Chapman[8].

Death and Burial

Walter Windham died on +1942-07-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Builth Wells[3].

FAQs

Where did Walter Windham die?

Walter Windham died in Builth Wells[3].

Who were Walter Windham's parents?

Walter Windham's father was George Smijth-Windham[6]. Walter Windham's mother was Clarissa Elizabeth Russell[7].

Who was Walter Windham married to?

Walter Windham's spouses include Hélène Chapman[8].

What did Walter Windham do for work?

Walter Windham worked as aircraft pilot[5].

Where did Walter Windham go to school?

Walter Windham was educated at Bedford School[11].

What awards did Walter Windham receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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