Walter Armstrong

British art historian and author (1850-1918)
Person human Q7964171
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Walter Armstrong

Summary

Walter Armstrong is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hawick[2]. He was born on February 7, 1850[3]. He died in Westminster[4]. He died on August 8, 1918[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], art critic[8], and art historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Walter Armstrong was born in Hawick[2].
  • Walter Armstrong passed away in Westminster[4].
  • Walter Armstrong was born on February 7, 1850[3].
  • Walter Armstrong died on August 8, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • Walter Armstrong was married to Jane Emily Rose Ferrard Armstrong[12].
  • A child of Walter Armstrong was Mary Beatrice Armstrong[13].
  • Walter Armstrong held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Walter Armstrong worked as a writer[6].
  • Walter Armstrong worked as a historian[7].
  • Walter Armstrong worked as an art critic[8].
  • Walter Armstrong's professions included art historian[9].
  • Among Walter Armstrong's employers was National Gallery of Ireland[15].
  • Walter Armstrong's education included a stint at Exeter College[16].
  • Walter Armstrong was educated at Harrow School[17].
  • Walter Armstrong received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Walter Armstrong is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter Armstrong's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter Armstrong's Commons category is recorded as Walter Armstrong (art historian)[21].
  • Walter Armstrong's family name is recorded as Armstrong[22].
  • Walter Armstrong's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter Armstrong's described by source is recorded as The Times[24].
  • Walter Armstrong's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[25].
  • Walter Armstrong's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Walter Armstrong's contributed to creative work is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Armstrong was born in Hawick[2]. He was born on February 7, 1850[3].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[17], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], art critic[8], and art historian[9]. Walter Armstrong was employed by National Gallery of Ireland[15].

Recognition

Walter Armstrong received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Walter Armstrong was married to Jane Emily Rose Ferrard Armstrong[12]. A child of him was Mary Beatrice Armstrong[13].

Death and Burial

Walter Armstrong died on August 8, 1918[5]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Walter Armstrong ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Walter Armstrong born?

Born in Hawick[2], Walter Armstrong…

Where did Walter Armstrong die?

Walter Armstrong passed away in Westminster[4].

Who was Walter Armstrong married to?

Walter Armstrong's spouses include Jane Emily Rose Ferrard Armstrong[12].

What did Walter Armstrong do for work?

Walter Armstrong worked as writer[6], historian[7], art critic[8], and art historian[9].

Where did Walter Armstrong go to school?

Walter Armstrong was educated at Exeter College[16] and Harrow School[17].

What awards did Walter Armstrong receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Death Of Sir Walter Armstrong. Art Critic And Writer. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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