Walter Fraser Oakeshott

schoolmaster (1903-1987)
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Summary

Walter Fraser Oakeshott was born on November 11, 1903[1], in South Africa[2]. He died on October 13, 1987[3], in Eynsham[4]. He worked as an art historian[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Noël Oakeshott[8]
  • Child: Robert Oakeshott[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Position held: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[11]
  • Educated at: Balliol College[12], Tonbridge School[13]
  • Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[14], Knight Bachelor[15]
  • Member of: British Academy[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Oakeshott[18]
  • Given name: Walter[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[21]

Why It Matters

Walter Fraser Oakeshott is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Walter Fraser Oakeshott born?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott's place of birth was South Africa[2].

Where did Walter Fraser Oakeshott die?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott passed away in Eynsham[4].

Who was Walter Fraser Oakeshott married to?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott's spouses include Noël Oakeshott[8].

What did Walter Fraser Oakeshott do for work?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott worked as an art historian[5] and historian[6].

Where did Walter Fraser Oakeshott go to school?

Walter Fraser Oakeshott was educated at Balliol College[12] and Tonbridge School[13].

What awards did Walter Fraser Oakeshott receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Piecesofuk · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Robert Oakeshott
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  2. 9d ago · Piecesofuk · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 29d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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