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Scottish novelist (1771–1832)
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832), was a Scottish novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European
Walter_Scott
Author, photographer, and self-publisher
Walter R. Scott Sr. (June 4, 1929 – 2001) was an author, photographer and self-publisher of the books Minneapolis Beacon, Minneapolis Negro Profile, and
Walter_R._Scott
Topics referred to by the same term
Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a Scottish poet and novelist. Walter Scott may also refer to: Walter Scott, 4th Baron of Buccleuch (1549–1574) Sir Walter
Walter_Scott_(disambiguation)
2015 fatal shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina
On April 4, 2015, Walter Scott, a 50-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Michael Slager, a local police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina
Killing_of_Walter_Scott
Monument and landmark in Edinburgh
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after
Scott_Monument
1878. R. Philps, 'Scott, Walter (1855 - 1925)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 11, MUP, 1988, p. 549. Serle, Percival (1949). "Scott, Walter". Dictionary
Walter_Scott_(scholar)
English building contractor and publisher
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Beauclerc (17 August 1826 – 8 April 1910) was an English building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, of Beauclerc
Sir_Walter_Scott,_1st_Baronet,_of_Beauclerc
Scottish politician and nobleman (1806 – 1884)
Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 7th Duke of Queensberry (25 November 1806 – 16 April 1884), styled Lord Eskdail between 1808
Walter Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch
Walter_Montagu-Douglas-Scott,_5th_Duke_of_Buccleuch
American actor (born 1973)
period Scott appeared in the films Step Brothers (2008), The Vicious Kind (2009), Piranha 3D (2010), Friends with Kids (2012), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Adam_Scott
E. H. R. Green, after evaluating the material, Walter Scott arranged for its sale through twenty nine auctions, from 1942 to 1946. Walter Scott was named
Walter_Stone_Scott
Poem by Sir Walter Scott
historical romance in verse of 16th-century Scotland and England by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1808. Consisting of six cantos, each with an introductory
Marmion_(poem)
1819 novel by Walter Scott
The Bride of Lammermoor is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1819, one of the Waverley novels. The novel is set in the Lammermuir Hills
The_Bride_of_Lammermoor
American journalist (1903–1976)
one of four black publishers in the Twin Cities, along with author Walter R. Scott, Mary Kyle of the Twin Cities Courier, and Jeanne Cooper of the Twin
Cecil_Newman
American photographer
including Insight News and Minnesota's Black Community, a book by Walter R. Scott which recorded the local community and was published during the bicentennial
Charles_Chamblis
American rhythm and blues group
original members included identical twin brothers Wallace "Scotty" and Walter Scott, along with Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson, and Nicholas Caldwell. After
The_Whispers
American politician
Walter Augustus Scott (November 20, 1876 – June 28, 1963) was the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, from 1917 to 1945. Scott was born on November 20, 1876
Walter_A._Scott
Historic house in the region of the Scottish Borders
public, it was built as the residence of historical novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott between 1817 and 1825. It is a Category A Listed Building and the estate
Abbotsford,_Scottish_Borders
Sir Walter Scott. The title became extinct on the death of the second Baronet in 1847. Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771–1832) Sir Walter Scott, 2nd
Scott baronets of Abbotsford (1820)
Scott_baronets_of_Abbotsford_(1820)
American politician (1929–2009)
Robert Walter "Bob" Scott (June 13, 1929 – January 23, 2009) was an American politician who served as the 67th Governor of North Carolina from 1969 to
Robert_W._Scott
American pastor and academic (born 1961)
R. Scott Clark, 2007 Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub. ISBN 1 59638035 7. Protestant Scholasticism: Essays in Reassessment, ed., Carl Trueman and R. Scott Clark
R._Scott_Clark
American banker and politician from Vermont
Walter F. Scott (December 5, 1856 – February 15, 1938) was an American banker and politician from Brandon, Vermont. A Republican, he served in the Vermont
Walter_F._Scott
2026 American crime drama television series
could be his greatest ally... or his one-way ticket back to prison." Scott Speedman as R.J. Decker, a former photojournalist who was jailed for eighteen months
R.J._Decker
American politician
R. Neil Walter is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 74th district of the Utah House of Representatives. "Neil Walter".
R._Neil_Walter
"The Keepsake Stories" is the title given to three short stories by Sir Walter Scott which appeared in The Keepsake for MDCCCXXIX, a literary annual published
The_Keepsake_Stories
American academic neurologist
Arthur Scott Walters is an American neurologist, a professor of neurology at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Arthur_Scott_Walters
American businessman
Walter Dill Scott (1931–2018) was an American businessman who served as CEO of Investors Diversified Services (now Ameriprise Financial) and the managing
Walter Dill Scott (businessman)
Walter_Dill_Scott_(businessman)
American set decorator
Walter M. Scott (November 7, 1906 – February 2, 1989) was an American set decorator who worked on films such as The Sound of Music and Butch Cassidy and
Walter_M._Scott
Topics referred to by the same term
son of John R. Scott Sr. John Paul Scott (geneticist) (1909–2000), American behavior geneticist and comparative psychologist John Scott (1849–1919),
John_Scott
Aristocratic family in the United Kingdom
Charles William Henry Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch & 6th Duke of Queensberry (1772-1819) Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch (1806-1884)
Montagu_Douglas_Scott
Stereotypical representation of Scottish culture
[1977]), pp. 144–157. McNeil, Kenneth (2007). "Britain's 'imperial man': Walter Scott, David Stewart, and Highland Masculinity". Scotland, Britain, Empire
Tartanry
Narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott
The Lady of the Lake is a narrative poem by Walter Scott, first published in 1810. Set in the Trossachs region of Scotland, it is composed of six cantos
The_Lady_of_the_Lake_(poem)
Walter Scott "Mike" Milligan (May 27, 1904 – January 1, 1979) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head
Mike_Milligan_(coach)
2000 studio album by Jill Scott
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters summarized the album's vibe: "Mixing song with recited poetry over live beats, Scott's debut recalls the heady lyrical
Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1
Who_Is_Jill_Scott?:_Words_and_Sounds_Vol._1
Welsh noblewoman and mistress of Charles II of England
Lucy Walter (c. 1630 – 1658), also known as Lucy Barlow, was the first mistress of King Charles II of England and mother of James, Duke of Monmouth. During
Lucy_Walter
1956 film
American Trucolor drama film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Ann Sheridan, Steve Cochran and Walter Brennan. It was produced and distributed
Come_Next_Spring
American politician
Congress. "John R. K. Scott (id: S000180)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Biography portal John R. K. Scott at Find a Grave v
John_R._K._Scott
British Catholic lawyer (1812–1873)
London: C. J. Stewart. Lockhart, J. G. (1871). J. R. Hope-Scott (ed.). The Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Edinburgh: Adam & Charles Black. Courtney,
James_Hope-Scott
1960 single by Jack Scott
Walter Scott, and best known for its 1960 recording by Jack Scott, which was a #3 hit in the US. This was the only hit song for composer Walter Scott
Burning Bridges (Jack Scott song)
Burning_Bridges_(Jack_Scott_song)
1825 poem and song by Walter Scott
Bonnie Dundee is the title of a poem and a song written by Walter Scott in 1825 in honour of John Graham, 7th Laird of Claverhouse, who was created 1st
Bonnie_Dundee
1813 narrative poem by Walter Scott
a narrative poem in six cantos with voluminous antiquarian notes by Walter Scott. It is set in Teesdale during the English Civil War. At Oswald's instigation
Rokeby_(poem)
British soldier and nobleman
Montagu Douglas Scott, CMG, DSO, DL (30 November 1872 – 17 June 1944) was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of
Lord_Herbert_Scott
American journalist (1921–1986)
Frances Scott "Scottie" Fitzgerald (October 26, 1921 – June 18, 1986) was an American writer and journalist and the only child of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald
Frances_Scott_Fitzgerald
American actor
Black Panther, where he had a small role towards the end of the movie. Scott, Walter (2023-07-04). "16 Famous People & Celebrities Born on July 4th". Parade:
Alex_R._Hibbert
British military officer (1746–1812)
British military officer and Duke. He was a long-time friend of Sir Walter Scott.[citation needed] Much of the family's lands and wealth were accumulated
Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch
Henry_Scott,_3rd_Duke_of_Buccleuch
Puerto Rican astrologer (1932–2019)
2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015. "Totally Scott Lee, Episode 3". YouTube. 5 September 2011. Walter Mercado. "Walter Mercado Sitio Oficial". waltermercado
Walter_Mercado
Folkloric rabies cure
madstone and fictitious Talisman written of in a novel by that name by Sir Walter Scott which cures a dog bite victim and is brought back from The Holy Land
Madstone_(folklore)
Non-profit organisation in the USA
Tom Selleck David L. Sokol Joe Neubauer Dennis R. Washington Clarence Thomas Ed McMahon The Walter Scott, Jr. Award is presented to Horatio Alger Members
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Horatio_Alger_Association_of_Distinguished_Americans
Character in the Breaking Bad franchise
of the spin-off series Better Call Saul. Henry R. Schrader is the brother-in-law of main character Walter White, and is a Drug Enforcement Administration
Hank_Schrader
American television pilot
This is the only known broadcast of the pilot. Walter pilot episode, 1984, retrieved July 3, 2021 David Scott Diffrient, M*A*S*H (Wayne State University Press
W*A*L*T*E*R
American harness racing driver (1868–1941)
Walter Cox (September 8, 1868 – December 15, 1941) was an American harness racing driver and horse trainer who won the 1929 Hambletonian Stakes with Walter
Walter_R._Cox
American actor (born 1971)
"Interview: Walton Goggins". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 16, 2019. Meslow, Scott (June 20, 2014). "Rectify is the successor to Mad Men you've been looking
Walton_Goggins
description pages. List of craters on the Moon A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z back to top back to top "Moon craters". Gazetteer of Planetary
List of craters on the Moon: R–S
List_of_craters_on_the_Moon:_R–S
Breaking Bad character
Walter Hartwell White, also known by his alias Heisenberg, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American crime drama television series Breaking
Walter_White_(Breaking_Bad)
American politician
Makers-Walter Furnace Our Campaigns.com.-Walter Furnace Alaska Legislature Roster of Members 1913-2014, pp. 61–67, 99 Eppenbach, Sarah; Foster, Scott, eds
Walt_Furnace
African-American plaintiff in freedom suit (c. 1799–1858)
ProQuest 881879875. Ehrlich, Walter (2007). They Have No Rights: Dred Scott's Struggle for Freedom. Applewood Books. pp. 20, 25. "Dred Scott's fight for freedom:
Dred_Scott
Genre of novel
18th and 19th centuries: the novel, which realistically depicts life. Walter Scott described romance as a "kindred term" to novel, and many European languages
Romance_(prose_fiction)
American actress and singer (1922–2015)
Virginia Scott (born Emma Virginia Matzo; September 29, 1922 – January 31, 2015) was an American actress, singer, and model for the Walter Thornton Model
Lizabeth_Scott
American football player (born 2000)
the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Michigan State Spartans, winning the Walter Camp and Doak Walker Awards in 2021. Walker was selected by the Seattle
Kenneth_Walker_III
1200s–1600s raiders along the Anglo-Scottish border
earliest use of the combined term "border reiver" appears to be by Sir Walter Scott in his anthology Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border. George Ridpath (1716
Border_reivers
Rose cultivar
from seed. He was keen on Sir Walter Scott and his novels and named many of his hybrid roses after characters in Scott's novels. The 'Jeanie Deans' rose
Rosa_'Jeanie_Deans'
Analysis of expeditions to the South Pole
and Robert Falcon Scott (leading the Terra Nova Expedition) reached the South Pole within five weeks of each other. But while Scott and his four companions
Comparison of the Amundsen and Scott expeditions
Comparison_of_the_Amundsen_and_Scott_expeditions
Phrase used to disregard someone
or the act of disregarding someone. Its origin is attributed to Sir Walter Scott in a work published in 1816. A commonly repeated folk etymology involves
Cold_shoulder
1857 U.S. Supreme Court case on the citizenship of African-Americans
Fehrenbacher, The Dred Scott Case: Its Significance in American Law and Politics (2001) Ehrlich, Walter (2007). They Have No Rights: Dred Scott's Struggle for Freedom
Dred_Scott_v._Sandford
Name list
Walter Schreifels (born 1969), American musician Wally Schirra (1923–2007), American astronaut Walter Scott (disambiguation), several people Walter Scott
Walter_(name)
season with the roles of Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott, Haley James, Peyton Sawyer, Brooke Davis, Dan Scott, Karen Roe, Keith Scott, and Whitey Durham. After that
List of One Tree Hill characters
List_of_One_Tree_Hill_characters
1994 American TV series or program
made-for-television mystery film starring Ally Sheedy and William R. Moses. It was written by Walter Klenhard and Tom Walla and directed by Klenhard. The film
The_Haunting_of_Seacliff_Inn
British bibliophile and author (1921-2001)
Hart-Davis, 1967. R. M. Ballantyne: A Bibliography of First Editions. London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1968. The Ruin of Sir Walter Scott. London: Rupert Hart-Davis
Eric_Quayle
Topics referred to by the same term
Walter Davis may refer to: Walter Scott Davis (1866–1943), Washington state senator Walter Naylor Davis (1876–1951), Missouri Democrat Walter Davis (politician)
Walter_Davis
Fictional character
Sir Arthur Wardour of Knockwinnock Castle is a character in Walter Scott's 1816 novel The Antiquary, a Scottish Tory baronet who is vain of his ancient
Sir_Arthur_Wardour
Sword-Blade
esteemed in Scotland in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Sir Walter Scott notes that the name of Andrea de Ferrara was inscribed "on all the Scottish
Andrew_Ferrara
Name of several European forests
was anglicised by Sir Walter Scott (in Waverley) and William Morris (in The House of the Wolfings) and later popularized by J. R. R. Tolkien as "Mirkwood"
Myrkviðr
Proverb
from hers." The phrase or some variation appears several times in Sir Walter Scott's work, including Marmion (1808), Rob Roy (1817), and Guy Mannering (1815):
Blood_is_thicker_than_water
Fictional forests
several great dark forests in novels by Sir Walter Scott and William Morris in the 19th century, and by J. R. R. Tolkien in the 20th century. The critic
Mirkwood
1954 film by Henry Koster
Academy Awards, for Best Art Direction (color) (Lyle R. Wheeler, Leland Fuller, Walter M. Scott, Paul S. Fox) and Best Costume Design (René Hubert and
Désirée_(film)
1993 studio album by MC Lyte
Smith, Funk, Sir Scratch and Walter "Mucho" Scott. Ain't No Other peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the Top R&B Albums chart, selling 238
Ain't_No_Other
Award
The Walter Reed Medal may refer to the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Major Walter Reed in 1929, or a medal currently awarded by the American Society
Walter_Reed_Medal
1800 novel by Maria Edgeworth
political, national interests of Ireland and the United Kingdom the way Sir Walter Scott did for Scotland. Castle Rackrent is a dialogic novel, comprising a preface
Castle_Rackrent
American politician and businessman (born 1965)
shooting of Walter Scott (no relation), Scott urged the Senate to hold hearings on police body cameras.[better source needed] In 2017, Scott was one of
Tim_Scott
British photographer and designer (1904–1980)
Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton CBE (14 January 1904 – 18 January 1980) was a British photographer, designer, and diarist. Renowned for his elegant and often
Cecil_Beaton
American actor (1928–2019)
portrayed several fictional characters all named Walter Paisley. He once noted, "I've played Walter Paisley five times now, I think." By 2011, the character
Dick_Miller
English poet and playwright (1630–1700)
known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Romantic writer Sir Walter Scott called him "Glorious John". Dryden was born in the village rectory of
John_Dryden
Ridley Scott, director. (May 19, 2017). Alien: Covenant (Motion picture). Produced by Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam, Michael Schaefer, David Giler and Walter Hill
List of Alien (franchise) characters
List_of_Alien_(franchise)_characters
American mass murderer (1940–1990)
Charton, Scott (June 21, 1988). "Intervening priest says he was unaware of Simmons hearing". Arkansas Democrat. Little Rock, Arkansas: Walter E. Hussman
Ronald_Gene_Simmons
Scottish poet
Walter Scott Stuart Lyon (North Berwick) (1 October 1886 – 8 May 1915) was a war poet during the First World War. Son of Walter F. K. and Isabella R. Lyon
Walter_Lyon_(poet)
1948 British film by Charles Frend
1947). Walter Meade wrote the first draft. The extensive number of interviews that were done with surviving team members and relatives from Scott's expedition
Scott_of_the_Antarctic_(film)
2017 film by Ridley Scott
was called Meet Walter, starring Michael Fassbender and directed by Luke Scott, which was a fictional advertisement for the Walter series of androids
Alien:_Covenant
2000 studio album by Guy
ironic twist on the album, a few of the songs were co-produced by Walter "Mucho" Scott and Daryl "Dezo" Adams. The two men were former members of Basic
Guy_III_(album)
British-American socialite and art collector
naturalised United States citizen. On 11 June 1906, Roche married Arthur Scott Burden. Burden was the grandson of industrialist Henry Burden and President
Cynthia_Cary
Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States
small community called Ivanhoe, so named in honor of the 1819 novel by Walter Scott. In 1907, the Los Angeles Water Department built the Silver Lake Reservoir
Silver_Lake,_Los_Angeles
American actor (1894–1974)
Walter Andrew Brennan (July 25, 1894 – September 21, 1974) was an American actor and singer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Come
Walter_Brennan
American animator (1899–1994)
Walter Benjamin Lantz (April 27, 1899 – March 22, 1994) was an American cartoonist, animator, producer and director best known for founding Walter Lantz
Walter_Lantz
American rapper
Walter Scott Williams, known professionally as Scotty ATL, is an American actor, entrepreneur, rapper, record producer, and songwriter. ATL attributes
Scotty_ATL
Austrian professional wrestler (born 1987)
Walter Hahn (born 20 August 1987) is an Austrian professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name
Gunther_(wrestler)
Canadian-American actor (1897–1984)
Walter Davis Pidgeon (September 23, 1897 – September 25, 1984) was a Canadian-American actor. A major leading man during the Golden Age of Hollywood, known
Walter_Pidgeon
American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)
Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter. His revolutionary
Little_Walter
1825 composition by Franz Schubert
Franz Schubert in 1825. It is part of a setting of seven songs from Walter Scott's 1810 popular narrative poem The Lady of the Lake, in which the character
Ave_Maria_(Schubert)
American broadcast journalist (1916–2009)
Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchorman for the CBS Evening News from
Walter_Cronkite
2022 American film by Walter Hill
is a 2022 American western action thriller film written and directed by Walter Hill. It stars Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, and Rachel Brosnahan. The
Dead_for_a_Dollar
1979 film by Ridley Scott
Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon, based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. It
Alien_(film)
American politician from Pennsylvania
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Walter M. Mumma. He was reelected to the two succeeding Congresses and served until
John_C._Kunkel
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Surname or Lastname
English (especially Yorkshire) and Scottish
English (especially Yorkshire) and Scottish : occupational name for a fuller, Middle English walkere, Old English wealcere, an agent derivative of wealcan ‘to walk, tread’. This was the regular term for the occupation during the Middle Ages in western and northern England. Compare Fuller and Tucker.The name was brought to North America from northern England and Scotland independently by many different bearers in the 17th and 18th centuries. Samuel Walker came to Lynn, MA, in about 1630; Philip Walker was in Rehoboth, MA, in or before 1643. The surname was also established in VA before 1650; a Thomas Walker, born in 1715 in King and Queen Co., VA, was a physician, soldier, and explorer.
Male
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Old High German Walther, GUALTER means "ruler of the army."
Female
Norse
Variant form of Old Norse ÞorrÃðr, ÞURÃÃR means "Þórr's beauty."
Boy/Male
English
Son of Walter.
Male
French
French form of German Luitger, LEGÉR means "people-spear."
Surname or Lastname
German
German : topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow or pastureland, from Middle High German halte ‘pasture’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Middle High German haltære ‘keeper’, ‘shepherd’, German Halter.English : occupational name for a maker of halters for horses and cattle, Middle English haltrere (from Old English hælftre ‘halter’).Dutch : metonymic occupational name for a halter-maker, from Middle Dutch halfter, haelter, halter ‘halter’.
Male
French
Variant form of Old French Gautier, WALTIER means "ruler of the army."
Male
German
Variant spelling of Old High German Walthere, WALTHER means "ruler of the army."Â In use by the Romani.
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of German Walther, VALTER means "ruler of the army."
Girl/Female
British, English
Occupational Name; Cloth-walker
Male
Norse
Variant form of Old Norse Sigvarðr, SIGURÃR means "victory guard."Â
Boy/Male
English
Son of Walter.
Female
Norse
Old Norse name AUÃR means "deeply rich."
Surname or Lastname
English and German
English and German : patronymic from Walter.
Female
Norse
Variant form of Old Norse SigfrÃðr, SIGRÃÃR means "beautiful victory."
Male
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Latin Berengarius, BERENGÃR means "bear-spear."
Male
English
 English form of German Walther, WALTER means "ruler of the army."
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Old High German Walther, GWALLTER means "ruler of the army."
Female
Irish
Irish and Scottish Gaelic name MÓR means "great."
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian name derived from the word tündér, TÜNDÉR means "fairy."
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