Eric Phipps

British diplomat (1875-1945)
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Eric Phipps

Summary

Eric Phipps is a human[1]. Born in Madrid[2], he… he was born on +1875-10-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1945-08-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eric Phipps's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • Eric Phipps passed away in London[4].
  • Eric Phipps was born on +1875-10-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eric Phipps died on +1945-08-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Eric Phipps's father was Constantine Phipps[9].
  • Eric Phipps's mother was Maria Jane Mundy[10].
  • Eric Phipps was married to Yvonne de Louvencourt[11].
  • Eric Phipps was married to Frances Ward[12].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was Mervyn Constantine Sanford Phipps[13].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was Alan Phipps[14].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was Mary Phipps[15].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was Margaret Ann Phipps[16].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was John Francis Phipps[17].
  • A child of Eric Phipps was William Anthony Dominic Phipps[18].
  • Eric Phipps held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Eric Phipps worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Eric Phipps's professions included politician[7].
  • Eric Phipps held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Eric Phipps held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[21].
  • Eric Phipps held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Germany[22].
  • Eric Phipps held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[23].
  • Eric Phipps held the position of High Sheriff of Wiltshire[24].
  • Among Eric Phipps's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • Eric Phipps was educated at University of Paris[26].
  • Eric Phipps's education included a stint at King's College[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric Phipps was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on +1875-10-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Constantine Phipps[9]. His mother was Maria Jane Mundy[10].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[26], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and King's College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Eric Phipps was employed by Foreign Office[25]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[21], a position[38], in France[39]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Germany[22], a position[40], in Germany[41]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[23], a position[42], in Austria[43]; and High Sheriff of Wiltshire[24], a position[44], in Kingdom of England[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Leopold II[46], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[47], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[48], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Yvonne de Louvencourt[11], 1884–1909[50] and Frances Ward[12], 1892–1988[51]. Children include Mervyn Constantine Sanford Phipps[13], 1912–1983[52]; Alan Phipps[14], 1915–1943[53]; Mary Phipps[15], 1923–2009[54]; Margaret Ann Phipps[16], 1925–2009[55]; John Francis Phipps[17], b. 1933[56]; and William Anthony Dominic Phipps[18], 1936–2009[57].

Death and Burial

Eric Phipps died on +1945-08-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[58].

Why It Matters

Eric Phipps ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Eric Phipps born?

Eric Phipps was born in Madrid[2].

Where did Eric Phipps die?

Eric Phipps died in London[4].

Who were Eric Phipps's parents?

Eric Phipps's father was Constantine Phipps[9]. Eric Phipps's mother was Maria Jane Mundy[10].

Who was Eric Phipps married to?

Eric Phipps's spouses include Yvonne de Louvencourt[11] and Frances Ward[12].

What did Eric Phipps do for work?

Eric Phipps worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Eric Phipps go to school?

Eric Phipps was educated at University of Paris[26] and King's College[27].

What awards did Eric Phipps receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Leopold II[46], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[47], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[48], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[49].

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  9. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation diplomat, politician
    Child Mervyn Constantine Sanford Phipps, Alan Phipps, Mary Phipps +3
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