William Walker (filibuster)

William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was an American adventurer, filibuster, and revolutionary who installed himself as the President of Nicaragua. Recognised by President Franklin Pierce, Walker served as president 12 July 1856 until 1 May 1857, when he was deposed by the Costa Rican military, who were supported by shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt. Walker later attempted to return to Central America, but was executed by firing squad on the order of the government of Honduras.
==Popular Culture==
===Appearances===
====Variants====
The following list is of explicit appearances of William Walker.
Year	Name 	Appearance	Notes
1987	William Walker	
* Walker 	
* Portrayed by Ed Harris.Walker - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021Ed Harris - IMDB- Retrieved 23 April 2021
* E. G. Squier was portrayed by Richard Masur,Richard Masur - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021 Charles Frederick Henningsen was portrayed by René Auberjonois,René Auberjonois - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021 Cornelius Vanderbilt was portrayed by Peter Boyle,Peter Boyle - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021 and Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon was portrayed by Alfonso Arau.Alfonso Arau - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021
* The film was intentionally anachronistic by featuring technology of the 1980s in a 19th century setting.
====Variants====
The following list is of parodies of William Walker, which may or may not be readily apparent.
Year	Name 	Appearance	Notes
1969	Sir William Walker	
* Burn! 	
* Sir William Walker, agent provocateur of the British Empire, is dispatched to the island of Queimada to bring about a revolt that will support the activities of the Antilles Royal Sugar Company.Burn! - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021 Portrayed by Marlon Brando.Marlon Brando - IMDB - Retrieved 23 April 2021
== Links ==
* William Walker on Wikipedia
* William Walker on Encyclopædia Britannica
== References ==
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Category:Real filibusters
Category:Real people who were executed
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Category:Real Presidents of Nicaragua