Lord Walter Kerr

Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet (1839-1927)
Person human Q6680006
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Summary

Lord Walter Kerr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newbattle Abbey[2]. He was born on September 28, 1839[3]. He died in Melbourne Hall[4]. He died on May 12, 1927[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newbattle Abbey[2].
  • Lord Walter Kerr died in Melbourne Hall[4].
  • Lord Walter Kerr was born on September 28, 1839[3].
  • Lord Walter Kerr died on May 12, 1927[5].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's father was John Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian[8].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's mother was Cecil Kerr[9].
  • Lord Walter Kerr was married to Amabel Kerr[10].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was Ralph Kerr[11].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was Andrew Kerr[12].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was Mary Kerr[13].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was Margaret Kerr[14].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was John Kerr[15].
  • A child of Lord Walter Kerr was Philip Kerr[16].
  • Lord Walter Kerr held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's professions included politician[6].
  • Lord Walter Kerr held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Lord Walter Kerr held the position of First Sea Lord[19].
  • Lord Walter Kerr held the position of Second Sea Lord[20].
  • Lord Walter Kerr held the position of Private Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty[21].
  • Lord Walter Kerr was educated at Radley College[22].
  • Lord Walter Kerr received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Lord Walter Kerr is recorded as male[24].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • Lord Walter Kerr's Commons category is recorded as Lord Walter Kerr[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newbattle Abbey[2], Lord Walter Kerr… he was born on September 28, 1839[3]. His father was John Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian[8]. His mother was Cecil Kerr[9].

Education

Lord Walter Kerr was educated at Radley College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Lord Walter Kerr's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; First Sea Lord[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1904[32]; Second Sea Lord[20], a position[33], founded in 1830[34]; and Private Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty[21].

Recognition

Lord Walter Kerr received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

Personal Life

Among Lord Walter Kerr's spouses was Amabel Kerr[10]. Children include Ralph Kerr[11], 1874–1932[35]; Andrew Kerr[12], 1877–1929[36]; Mary Kerr[13]; Margaret Kerr[14]; John Kerr[15], 1883–1954[37]; and Philip Kerr[16], 1886–1941[38].

Death and Burial

Lord Walter Kerr died on May 12, 1927[5]. He passed away in Melbourne Hall[4].

Why It Matters

Lord Walter Kerr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Lord Walter Kerr born?

Born in Newbattle Abbey[2].

Where did Lord Walter Kerr die?

Lord Walter Kerr passed away in Melbourne Hall[4].

Who were Lord Walter Kerr's parents?

Lord Walter Kerr's father was John Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian[8]. Lord Walter Kerr's mother was Cecil Kerr[9].

Who was Lord Walter Kerr married to?

Lord Walter Kerr's spouses include Amabel Kerr[10].

What did Lord Walter Kerr do for work?

Lord Walter Kerr worked as politician[6].

Where did Lord Walter Kerr go to school?

Lord Walter Kerr was educated at Radley College[22].

What awards did Lord Walter Kerr receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sibling → Lady Alice Kerr, William Kerr, 8th Marquess of Lothian, Schomberg Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian +1
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