Walter Hughes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Hughes

Australian philanthropist

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1803

Place of Birth: Pittenweem, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1887

Profession: politician, farmer, merchant, industrialist, philanthropist, whaler

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Sir Walter Watson Hughes (22 August 1803 – 1 January 1887), who before his knighthood was frequently referred to as "Captain Hughes", was a pastoralist, public benefactor and founder of the University of Adelaide, South Australia.



Alternative names	Samuel W. Calvert; William Calvert; Samuel William Calvert
Description	British painter and carver
Date of birth/death	21 November 1828	1 January 1913
Location of birth/death	Brixton	Crowthorne
Work location	Adelaide; Melbourne
Authority control	: Q20038901 VIAF: 6287262 ULAN: 500201480 NLA: 35828340 RKD: 14884