Walter Scott
Scottish novelist, poet and playwright (1771–1832).
The record
Walter Scott was a Scottish novelist, poet and playwright. Born on 15 August 1771 in Edinburgh, Scott died on 21 September 1832 in Abbotsford House at the age of 61.
Positions held include President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1820–1832) and judge. Notable works include Waverley, Rob Roy and Ivanhoe. Scott studied at University of Edinburgh and Royal High School. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and baronet.
With a Wikipedia article in 139 languages, Walter Scott is No. 2,165 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 15 August 1771, Edinburgh
- Died
- 21 September 1832, Abbotsford House (aged 61)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Poet, playwright, linguist
- Nickname
- Border Minstrel
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- University of Edinburgh, Royal High School
- Genres
- Theatre, Romanticism, historical fiction
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 139
Did you know
Was 49 when first president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1820).
Lived to 61.
Shares a birthday with Napoleon and Jennifer Lawrence.
One of 108 people in the Index born in Edinburgh, with Arthur Conan Doyle.
Has a Wikipedia article in 139 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1820–1832President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- —Judge
Connections
- FatherWalter Scott
- MotherAnne Rutherford
- SpouseCharlotte Genevieve Charpentier
- ChildCharlotte Sophia Lockhart
- ChildAnne Scott
- ChildCharles Scott
- ChildSir Walter Scott, 2nd Baronet
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Baronet
Notable works
- Waverley
- Rob Roy
- Ivanhoe
- Old Mortality
- The Lady of the Lake
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