About William Walker
Lived 1838 – 1908 (aged 69–70). William Walker was an Australian writer.
William Walker (1838–1908), was a Scottish-born Australian writer. Also known as William Walker of Bombay, Walker wrote a series of letters under the name of "Tom Cringle". The nom-de-plume derives from Tom Cringles Log published pseudonymously by Michael Scott in Blackwood's Magazine.
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Who was William Walker?
Australian writer, born 1838
When was William Walker born?
William Walker was born in 1838.
When did William Walker die?
William Walker died in 1908.
What was William Walker's occupation?
William Walker was a writer.
What nationality was William Walker?
William Walker was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Walker (1838–1908)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Walker. https://biography.guide/william-walker-writer/
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