Arthur Phillip

British naval officer and first Governor of New South Wales (1738-1814)
Person human Q311548
Arthur Phillip
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Arthur Phillip

Summary

Arthur Phillip is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1738[3]. He passed away in Bath[4]. He died on August 31, 1814[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,164 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Phillip was born in London[2].
  • Arthur Phillip died in Bath[4].
  • Arthur Phillip was born on October 11, 1738[3].
  • Arthur Phillip died on August 31, 1814[5].
  • Arthur Phillip is buried at London[9].
  • Arthur Phillip held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Arthur Phillip held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Arthur Phillip's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur Phillip's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Arthur Phillip held the position of Governor of New South Wales[12].
  • Arthur Phillip's education included a stint at Royal Hospital School[13].
  • Arthur Phillip's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Arthur Phillip is recorded as male[15].
  • Arthur Phillip's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Arthur Phillip's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • Arthur Phillip's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Phillip[18].
  • Arthur Phillip's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • Arthur Phillip's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[20].
  • Arthur Phillip's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[21].
  • Arthur Phillip's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[22].
  • Arthur Phillip was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[23].
  • Arthur Phillip was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[24].
  • Arthur Phillip's family name is recorded as Phillip[25].
  • Arthur Phillip's given name is recorded as Arthur[26].
  • Arthur Phillip's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Arthur Phillip[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Phillip was born in London[2]. He was born on October 11, 1738[3].

Education

Arthur Phillip was educated at Royal Hospital School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Arthur Phillip held the position of Governor of New South Wales[12].

Personal Life

Arthur Phillip's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].

Death and Burial

Arthur Phillip died on August 31, 1814[5]. He passed away in Bath[4]. Burial took place at London[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Phillip include Phillip Island[28], an island[29], in Australia[30]; Port Phillip[31], a bay[32], in Australia[33]; Phillip Parker King[34], a naval officer[35], 1791–1856[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Phillip Bay[38], a suburb[39], in Australia[40]; and Phillip Street[41], a road[42], in Australia[43].

Why It Matters

Arthur Phillip ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,164 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Phillip Island[28], an island[29], in Australia[30]; Port Phillip[31], a bay[32], in Australia[33]; Phillip Parker King[34], a naval officer[35], 1791–1856[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Phillip Bay[38], a suburb[39], in Australia[40]; and Phillip Street[41], a road[42], in Australia[43].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Phillip born?

Arthur Phillip's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Arthur Phillip die?

Arthur Phillip passed away in Bath[4].

What did Arthur Phillip do for work?

Arthur Phillip worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

Where did Arthur Phillip go to school?

Arthur Phillip was educated at Royal Hospital School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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