Sir Walter Besant
(1836-1901)

novelist, antiquary, and Knight Bachelor (from 1895)

Died aged c. 65

Sir Walter Besant (14 August 1836 – 9 June 1901) was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.

DbPedia
Wikidata Wikipedia

Commemorated on 3 plaques

Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901), novelist and antiquary, lived and died here.

Frognal End, 18 Frognal Gardens, Hampstead, Camden, NW3, London, United Kingdom where they lived and died (1901)

Sir Walter Besant 1836 - 1901 Novelist and Antiquarian

106 Frognal, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Sir Walter Besant, Novelist, Historian of London, Secretary of the Palestine Exploration Fund, originator of the People's Palace and founder of the Society of Authors, this monument is erected by his grateful brethren in literature. Born 14th August 1836 + Died 9th June 1901

Embankment, London, United Kingdom where they lived near