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Walt Disney Travel Company, Incorporated The Walt Disney Travel Company, Incorporated, along with the Walt Disney World Company, the Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, owns the land in the Walt Disney World Resort. These are all wholly owned subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney World Ambassador The position of Ambassador is regarded as one of the highest honors among Cast Members at Walt Disney World. The Ambassador is poised, polished, professional, and embodies the spirit of all Cast Members at their park.
Walt Disney World Company The Walt Disney World Company, along with Walt Disney Travel Company, Incorporated, the Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, owns the land in the Walt Disney World Resort. These are all wholly owned subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney World Conference Center The Walt Disney World Conference Center was a chalet-style building that was designed for small and medium-sized business meetings. It opened in August 1980 along the banks of Club Lake and was then converted into part of the Disney Institute.
Walt Disney World Dolphin The Walt Disney World Dolphin is a resort hotel designed by architect Michael Graves located between Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios next to Disney's BoardWalk Resort area. The Dolphin, which opened in June, 1990, is joined to its sister hotel, the Walt Disney World Swan (also designed by Graves) by a palm-tree lined promenade splitting a lagoon.
Walt Disney World Explorer Walt Disney World Explorer is a CD-ROM application, released by Disney Interactive around 1998, that lets the user explore the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The program consists of virtual tours through all of the Disney parks, and trivia about the parks, attractions and hotels.
Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation The Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation, along with the Walt Disney World Company, Walt Disney Travel Company, Incorporated, and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, owns the land in the Walt Disney World Resort. These are all wholly owned subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade is an American television special that airs on Christmas Day on the ABC network. It is taped primarily at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, but also includes segments featuring the other Disney theme parks in Florida, California and around the world.
Walt Disney World International Program The Walt Disney World International Program is an international internship program sponsored and operated by The Walt Disney Company at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in the United States. The Walt Disney World International Program recruits participants (18 years and older) from outside the United States for year-long cultural exchanges with paid-positions and summer-long paid internships working at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour is a game set in Walt Disney World Resort where the player can race on many of the rides and attractions. On the map there are races in Blizzard Beach, Space Mountain, Typhoon Lagoon and more.
Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World Resort, often referred to as simply Walt Disney World or Disney World, is a major recreational resort most famous for its theme parks. The resort is owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts segment of The Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney World Swan The Walt Disney World Swan is resort hotel designed by architect Michael Graves located between Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios behind Disney's BoardWalk Resort and across from its sister resort, the Walt Disney World Dolphin. The Swan, which opened January 13, 1990, is located on Disney property, but is operated and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide under the Westin Hotels brand.
Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn is a museum located at the Los Angeles Live Steamers complex in Griffith Park. It is a miniature barn used by Walt Disney as a machine shop while operating his miniature Carolwood Pacific Railroad layout in the backyard of his home in Holmby Hills, a district of Los Angeles, California, USA.
Walt Disney's Classic Cartoon Favorites Walt Disney's Classic Cartoon Favorites is a series of videos and DVDs by Walt Disney Home Video, containing a number of short films featuring Mickey Mouse (and his dog Pluto), Donald Duck, Goofy, and Chip 'n' Dale, among others.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Walt Disney's Comics and Stories is an anthology comic book that has an assortment of Disney characters, including Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Chip 'n Dale, Lil Bad Wolf, Scamp, Bucky Bug, Grandma Duck, Brer Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, and others.
Walt Disney's Dumbo Book of Opposites Walt Disney's Dumbo Book of Opposites is a book published in August of 1997 by Golden Books under the Golden Board Book brand. It was written by Alan Benjamin, illustrated by Peter Emslie, and edited by Heather Lowenberg.
Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams premiered on May 5, 2005 as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in California. In 2006, the parade was approved for 5 years at the Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales is an American Sunday comic strip, which ran in newspapers from the early 1950s until 15 February 1987. Each story adapted a different Disney film, such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, or Davy Crockett.
Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince is a biography by Marc Eliot, about the darker side of entertainer Walt Disney. Among the serious character flaws and deeds of Disney's of which Eliot claims are his life-long anti-Semitism (including a deleted scene from the 1933 Silly Symphony Three Little Pigs in which the Big Bad Wolf dresses as a Jewish peddler), his covert employment by the House Un-American Activities Committee as a spy against Communists in Hollywood, intense right-wing politics (claiming he wore a Barry Goldwater badge when receiving the Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon Johnson just before the 1964 election and refusing to lower the American flag at Disneyland after the assassination of John F.
Walt Dropo Walter Dropo (born January 30, 1923 in Moosup, Connecticut), nicknamed "Moose", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and right-handed batter who played with the Boston Red Sox (1949-52), Detroit Tigers (1952-54), Chicago White Sox (1955-58), Cincinnati Redlegs (1958-59), and Baltimore Orioles 1959-61).
Walt Faulkner Walt Faulkner (born February 16, 1920 - died April 22, 1956) was an American racing driver from Tell, Texas, mainly competing in the National Championship and in NASCAR races. In 1950 Faulkner became the first rookie to win pole position at the Indianapolis 500.
Walt Frazier Walter "Clyde" Frazier (born March 29, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American former basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently a spokesman for Just for Men hair products and a color commentator for telecasts of New York Knicks games.
Walt Horan Walt Horan (born 1898), American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1964, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington.
Walt Kellner Walter Joseph (Walt) Kellner (born April 26, 1929 in Tucson, Arizona) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1952-53). Kellner batted and threw right handed.
Walt Kelly Walter Crawford Kelly, Jr (August 25, 1913 - October 18, 1973), known as Walt Kelly, was a cartoonist notable for his comic strip Pogo featuring characters that inhabited a portion of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia.
Walt Kinney Walter William (Walt) Kinney (September 9, 1893 - July 1, 1971) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1918) and Philadelphia Athletics (1919-20, 1923). Kinney batted and threw left handed.
Walt McKechnie Walt McKechnie (born: June 19, 1947 in London, Ontario Canada) is a retired Canadian professional hockey player (played centre), known for his playmaking abilities and the number of pro teams that he played for.
Walt Patterson Walter C (Walt) Patterson (born November 4, 1936 in Winnipeg, Canada) arrived in the United Kingdom in 1960 and married in 1966. Trained as a nuclear physicist, Patterson has spent his life teaching, writing and troublemaking.
Walt Poddubny Walter Michael Poddubny (born February 14, 1960 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1981-82 until 1991-92.
Walt Simon Walter Simon (December 1, 1939 in Delcambre, Louisiana – October 10, 1997) was an American basketball player. A 6'6" forward/guard from Benedict College, he played seven seasons (1967-1974) in the American Basketball Association for the New Jersey Americans, New York Nets and Kentucky Colonels.
Walt Sweeney From Syracuse University, where he made the school's all-century team, Walt Sweeney (born 1941) played in the North-South Game and the College All-Star Game. A first-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers, in his rookie year in 1963, helped them win the American Football League championship.
Walt Terrell Charles Walter Terrell (born May 11 1958 in Jeffersonville, Indiana) is a former starting pitcher with an eleven year career from 1982 to 1992. He played for the New York Mets (1982-1984), Detroit Tigers (1985-1988), San Diego Padres (1989), New York Yankees (1989), Pittsburgh Pirates (1990), and once again the Detroit Tigers (1990-1992).
Walt Tkaczuk Walter Robert Tkaczuk (born September 29, 1947 in Emsdetten, Germany) is a retired Ukrainian Canadian ice hockey centre who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers between 1967 and 1981.
Walt Weiss Walter William Weiss (born November 28 1963 in Tuxedo, New York) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics (1987-92), Florida Marlins (1993), Colorado Rockies (1994-97), and Atlanta Braves (1998-2000).
Walt Whitman Walter Whitman (May 31, 1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American Romantic poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. Proclaimed the "greatest of all American poets" by many foreign observers a mere four years after his death, his works have been translated into more than 25 languages.
Walt Whitman Award The Walt Whitman Award is given by the Academy of American Poets to an American poet who has never before published a book of poetry. The award, established in 1975, includes publication of a first book, a cash prize of $5,000, and a one-month residency at the Vermont Studio Center.
Walt Whitman Bridge The Walt Whitman Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Gloucester City, New Jersey. Named after the poet Walt Whitman, who resided in nearby Camden toward the end of his life, the Walt Whitman Bridge is one of the larger bridges on the east coast of the United States.
Walter (Lapinot) Walter is a comic strip in the series The spiffy adventures of McConey (Les formidables aventures de Lapinot in the original French language), by the popular French cartoonist Lewis Trondheim. It was released in 1996 as volume 3 in the series.
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is one of Australia's foremost medical research institutes. Located in Parkville, Melbourne, it is closely associated with the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Walter A. Bell Walter Andrew Bell (January 4, 1889-1969) was a Canadian geologist. He worked for the Geological Survey of Canada for over 40 years and authored or co-authored 70 publications, mostly concerning Carboniferous stratigraphy, paleobotany and paleontology of Atlantic Canada.
Walter A. Burleigh Walter Atwood Burleigh (October 25, 1820 - March 7, 1896) was an American physician, lawyer, and pioneer. He represented the Dakota Territory as a non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
Walter A. Coslet Walter Allen Coslet born in Lewistown, Montana on October 31, 1922, died in Helena, Montana on November 29, 1996. He was a well known science fiction fan, collector, and Fanzine publisher as well as a charter member of the International Society of Bible Collectors, writing many articles for the society's publications.
Walter Abercrombie Walter Abercrombie (born September 26, 1959) was a running back and kick returner for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL from 1982 to 1987 and then for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1988. He was drafted out of Baylor.
Walter Abraham (town planner) Dr Walter Victor (Wally) Abraham, BArch, DipTCP, ARAIA, FAPI (1923 — 2006) was an Australian architect and town planner, noted for designing the layout of the campus of Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, as well as overseeing the first 20 years of its development.
Walter Adams (economist) Walter Adams (August 27 1922 – September 8 1998) was an American economist and college professor. He served as the 13th President of Michigan State University and served as an expert witness before 36 congressional committees.
Walter Achiu Walter Tin Kit ("Sneeze") Achiu (born August 03, 1902 in Honolulu, Hawaii and died March 21, 1989) was a Chinese-American football player. Walter was most notably known as the first Asian to play in the National Football League.
Walter Alldritt Walter Harold Alldritt (4 July 1918 - 27 July 1990) was a British Labour politician. He was elected Member of Parliament for Liverpool Scotland in a 1964 by-election, and held the seat until his resignation in 1971.
Walter Arbuthnott, 13th Viscount of Arbuthnott Walter Charles Warner Arbuthnott, 13th Viscount of Arbuthnott (Ireland, 22 October 1847 – 9 August 1920). Entered the Royal Artillery 13 January 1869; served in Afghan War 1880 (med); Adjutant Forfar and Kincardine Artillery Militia 1881; retired as Lt-Colonel, 13 May 1892.
Walter Avarelli Walter Avarelli (born 1912 in Rome, died 1987) was Italian bridge player, member of the famous Blue Team, with whom he won 12 Bermuda Bowls and 3 World Team Olympiads in the period of 1956-1972. He was the long-standing partner of Giorgio Belladonna.
Walter AyovĂ­ Walter AyovĂ­ Corozo, nicknamed Macaco (born 11 August 1979 in Guayaquil) is an Ecuadorian football player. He plays side midfielder for Club Deportivo El Nacional in the Ecuadorian league as well as in the national football team, where he surpassed Jose Gavica as the owner of that position.
Walter brookes spong Walter Brookes Spong, artist, was born in London, England in 1851 and died 2 March 1929 in Nice, France. He was well enough known at the time of his death that his obituary appeared in the New York Times (8 March 1929) where he was described as an English stage and watercolor painter.
Walter B. Gibson Walter Brown Gibson (September 12,1897-December 6,1985) was an American author and a professional magician best known for his work on The Shadow. Gibson, writing as Maxwell Grant, churned out Shadow stories at an amazing rate to satisfy public demand during the character's golden age in the 1930s and 1940s.
Walter B. Jones Walter Beaman Jones, Jr. (born February 10, 1943) is an American politician; a Republican, he currently represents North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District (see map) in the United States House of Representatives.
Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter Beaman Jones, Sr. (August 19, 1913 – September 15, 1992), was an American politician from the state of North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives, and was the father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr.
Walter B. Woodbury Walter Bentley Woodbury (26 June, 1834 to 5 September, 1885) was an inventor and pioneering British photographer. He was one of the earliest photographers in Australia and the Dutch East Indies (now part of Indonesia).
Walter B. Wriston Walter Wriston (August 3, 1919 – January 19, 2005) was a banker and former chairman of Citicorp. As chief executive of Citibank / Citicorp (later Citigroup) from 1967-1984, Wriston was largely regarded as the single most influential commercial banker of his time.
Walter Bailey Walter Bailey is a prominent archetype of gonzo behaviors from the 21st Century. Although the author, Sweaty Johnson has misinterpreted his quirky, odd behavior, he has created a likeable if not friendly character who relates to today’s changing society and rapid technological breakthroughs, such as the modern internet.
Walter Ball (cartoonist) Walter Ball (born 1911 in Cookstown, Ontario) was cartoonist for the Canadian comic strip feature Rural Route, which became a familiar fixture in the Toronto Star Weekly between 1956 until the publication's demise in 1968.
Walter Ballard Walter Ballard (born January 12, 1933) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver from Houston, TX. He made a single Grand National start in 1966 and didn't return to the series until 1971 when he ran a nearly full season in a car owned by his father Vic capturing 11 top tens on his way to Rookie of the Year honors and a tenth place finish in points.
Walter Barbare Walter Lawrence Barbare (August 11, 1891 - October 28, 1965) was a third baseman/shortstop who played for the Cleveland Indians (1914-1916), Boston Red Sox (1918), Pittsburgh Pirates (1919-1920) and Boston Braves (1921-1922). Barbare batted and threw right handed.
Walter Barnard Hill Walter Barnard Hill (September 9, 1851 - December 28, 1905), was chancellor of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1899 until his death in 1905 (The head of the University was referred to as chancellor instead of president, from 1860 until 1932).
Walter Bartley Wilson Walter Bartley Wilson, seen as the mainstay in the foundation of Cardiff City Football Club, was born in St Marys Redcliffe, Bristol on the 3 January 1870 to Thomas Wilson a Brushmaker and Sarah Hathaway a Teacher. He was born with a Clubfoot and being born with this would ensure that future events would not get in his way either.
Walter Battiss Walter Wahl Battiss (January 6, 1906 - August 20, 1982) was a South African artist, generally considered the foremost South African abstract painter and known as the creator of the quirky "Fook Island" concept.
Walter Beach Walter Beach III was an American college and professional football player. A safety, he played college football at the University of Central Michigan, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots in 1960 and 1961, and in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns from 1962 through 1966.
Walter Bedell Smith General Walter Bedell "Beetle" Smith GBE KCB (October 5, 1895 – August 9, 1961) was Dwight D. Eisenhower's Chief of Staff during Eisenhower's tenure at SHAEF and Director of the CIA from 1950 to 1953.
Walter Bender Walter Bender is the president of One Laptop Per Child Software and Content: the organization coordinating and developing software and content for the $100 laptop project. Between 2000 and 2006, Bender served as the executive director of the MIT Media Lab.
Walter Benn Michaels Walter Benn Michaels is a literary theorist, known as the author of Our America: Nativism, Modernism and Pluralism and The Shape of the Signifier: 1967 to the End of History. He is currently the Chair of the Department of English, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a position he has held since 2001.
Walter Berg Walter Berg is the pen name of British astronomer / astrologer Barry Parkinson who is the founder of 13-zodiac astrology, ‘a sidereal system that uses the actual star constellations of the true zodiac’. 13-Zodiac astrology, still a controversial system in the West is embraced in Asia.
Walter Bernhard Walter Bernhard (ヴァルター・ベルンハルト) is a vampire character appearing in the video game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (part of the long-running Castlevania series). He is the antagonist of the game, luring the protagonist Baron Leon Belmont to his castle by kidnapping his fiancee, Sara Trantoul.
Walter Bobbie Walter Bobbie (born on 18 November 1945 in Scranton, Pennsylvania) is a dancer, choreographer, director and occasional actor. He attended The Catholic University of America (CUA), at around the same time as Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon.
Walter Bodmer Sir Walter Bodmer (1936- ) is a German-born British human geneticist. Bodmer has developed models for population genetics and done work on the HLA system and the use of somatic cell hybrids for human linkage studies.
Walter Bond Walter Bond (born February 1 1969 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'5" guard from the University of Minnesota, Bond was never drafted by an NBA team but did manage to play in 3 NBA seasons.
Walter Bosley Walter Bosley, born 2 October 1963 in National City, California, is an alternative archeology investigator/writer, author of horror-adventure fiction and founder of the Lost Continent Library Publishing Company.
Walter Bresette Walter Bresette (July 4, 1947 - February 21, 1999) was a prominent Ojibwe activist, politician, and author most notable for work on environmental issues and Ojibwe treaty rights in Northern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior region. He founded or co-founded several organizations including Witness for Nonviolence, the Midwest Treaty Network, and the Wisconsin Green Party.
Walter Bright Walter Bright is a computer programmer known for being the main developer of the first native C++ compiler, Zortech C++ (later to become Symantec C++, now Digital Mars C++). Before the C++ compiler he developed the Datalight C compiler, also sold as Zorland C and later Zortech C.
Walter Brown Arena Walter Brown Arena is a 3,806-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to the Boston University Terriers women's ice hockey team and hosted the men's team before the moved to Agganis Arena.
Walter Bruch Walter Bruch (March 2 1908 - May 5 1990) was a German engineer, famous for inventing the PAL color television system at Telefunken in the early 1960s. Additionally to his research activities, Professor Bruch taught at Hannover Technical University.
Walter Bugno Walter Bugno is the chief executive officer of the casino division of Australia's Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. He was previously the president of Campbell Arnott's Asia Pacific and the managing director of Lion Nathan Ltd.
Walter Burkert Walter Burkert (born Neuendettelsau, Bavaria, February 2, 1931), an eminent scholar of Greek religion and cults, is an emeritus professor of classics at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and also has taught in the United Kingdom and the United States. He has influenced generations of students of religion since the 1960s, combining in the modern way the findings of archaeology and epigraphy with the work of poets, historians, and philosophers.
Walter Burley Griffin Walter Burley Griffin (November 24, 1876 - February 11, 1937) was an American architect and landscape architect best known for his role in designing Canberra, Australia's capital city. However, he has also been credited with the development of the L-shaped floor plan, the carport, and the first use of reinforced concrete.
Walter Buswell Walter Buswell (Born - November 6, 1907 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Died - October 16, 1991 in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada), was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens.
Walter C. Monegan, Jr. Walter Carleton Monegan, Jr. (1930-1950) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Korea when he gave his life to help repulse an overwhelming enemy tank and infantry attack.
Walter Camp Walter Chauncey Camp (April 7, 1859 – March 14, 1925) was a sports writer and football coach known as the "Father of American Football". Along with John Heisman, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Glenn Scobey Warner, and George Halas, Camp was one of the most significant people in the history of American football.
Walter Camp Award The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-A head coaches and sports information directors under the auspices of the Walter Camp Football Foundation as the Player of the Year; the award is named for Walter Camp, a progenitor of the sport.
Walter Camp Football Foundation The The Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA. The organization also selects the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Walter Camp Coach of the Year.
Walter Capps Walter Holden Capps (May 5, 1934 – October 28, 1997) was a Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives in 1997. Capps had lost an election to Andrea Seastrand for the 22nd district in California in 1994, which had been a landslide year for the Republicans.
Walter Cartwright Walter Cartwright (born January 1871 in Nantwich) was an English footballer who played at half-back, although he could play at several positions. He played for Nantwich, Heywood Central and Crewe Alexandra before signing for Newton Heath in June 1895.
Walter Clopton Wingfield Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (October 1833 – April 18, 1912) was a Welsh inventor of lawn tennis (1874), which he called Sphairistikè (Greek for "ball games"). He authored two tennis works: The Book of the Game and The Major's Game of Lawn Tennis.
Walter Cowan Admiral Sir Walter Henry "Tich" Cowan, 1st Baronet, KCB, DSO*, MVO (11 June 1871 – 14 February 1956) was a British admiral who saw service in World War I and was, in World War II, one of the oldest British servicemen on active duty.
Walter Cramer Wilhelm Bernardo Walter Cramer (born 1 May 1886 in Leipzig; died 14 November 1944 in Berlin) was a German businessman from Leipzig and a member of the failed July 20 Plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolf's Lair in East Prussia.
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication (often abbreviated to Cronkite School by its students), is one of the 24 independent school units at Arizona State University. The school offers Bachelor's and Master's degree in the areas of journalism.
Walter Cuthbert Blythe Walter Cuthbert Blythe (named after his grandfather, Walter Shirley, and his adopted grandparent, Marilla Cuthbert) is a fictional character, son of Gilbert and Anne Blythe. He is mentioned in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Ingleside (book 6 of the Anne series), Rainbow Valley (book 7 of the Anne series) and Rilla of Ingleside (book 8 of the Anne series).
Walter de Bidun Walter de Bidun († 1178) was a clerk of King William of Scotland, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop-elect of Dunkeld. He was elected to the bishopric of Dunkeld in 1178 after the death of the previous bishop, Richard.
Walter de Gruyter Walter de Gruyter is a scholarly publishing house specializing in German language academic literature. For over 250 years Walter de Gruyter has published scholarly books in philosophy, theology, literature, natural science, linguistics, and mathematics.
Walter de Manny, 1st Baron Manny Walter De Manny (born Emmanuel Barraza), 1st Baron Manny, (d. 1372), soldier of fortune and founder of the Charterhouse, younger son of Jean de Mauny, known as Le Borgne de Mauny, by his wife Jeanne de Jenlain, was a native of Hainaut, from whose counts he claimed descent.
Walter de'Silva Walter Maria de’Silva (born February 27 1951 in Lecco, Italy) is an car designer from Italy, currently in charge of SEAT, Audi and Lamborghini design. His first work for Audi was the restyling of the Audi A4.
Walter D. Edmonds Walter "Wat" Dumaux Edmonds (July 15, 1903 – January 24 1998) was an American author noted for his historical novels, including the popular Drums Along the Mohawk (1936), which was made into a movie.
Walter Davis (basketball) Walter Paul Davis (born September 9, 1954 in Pineville, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward/guard, Davis spent 15 years in the National Basketball Association, spending the bulk of those years with the Phoenix Suns.
Walter Day Walter Day (born May 14, 1949 in Fairfield, Iowa) is the founder of Twin Galaxies, the official scoreboard of arcade gaming. In addition to keeping track of the world records of nearly every single arcade game, he also has some world records of his own, such as his record on Make Trax.
Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers (born Walter Myers August 12, 1937, Martinsburg, West Virginia, raised in Harlem) is an African American author of young adult literature. Myers has written dozens of books, including novels and non-fiction works.
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