Walter Runciman

Walter Runciman may refer to:

  • Walter Runciman, 1st Baron Runciman (1847–1937), shipping magnate, Liberal MP, and peer
  • Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford (1870–1949), son of the above, Liberal and later National Liberal MP and government minister
  • Walter Leslie Runciman, 2nd Viscount Runciman of Doxford (1900–1989)
  • (Walter) Garry Runciman, 3rd Viscount Runciman of Doxford, British historical sociologist

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