Gerard Philips

Summary

Gerard Philips is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Zaltbommel^[2]. He was born on +1858-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in The Hague^[4]. He died on +1942-01-26T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a businessperson^[6], instrument maker^[7], engineer^[8], art collector^[9], and industrialist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Gerard Philips's place of birth was Zaltbommel^[2].
• Gerard Philips passed away in The Hague^[4].
• Gerard Philips was born on +1858-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Gerard Philips was born on +1858-11-09T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Gerard Philips died on +1942-01-26T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Gerard Philips died on +1942-01-25T00:00:00Z^[13].
• Burial took place at Driehuis Velsen Crematorium^[14].
• Gerard Philips's father was Frederik Philips^[15].
• Among Gerard Philips's spouses was Johanna van der Willigen^[16].
• Gerard Philips held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands^[17].
• Gerard Philips's professions included businessperson^[6].
• Gerard Philips's professions included instrument maker^[7].
• Gerard Philips's professions included engineer^[8].
• Gerard Philips worked as an art collector^[9].
• Gerard Philips's professions included industrialist^[10].
• Among Gerard Philips's employers was Koninklijke Philips NV^[18].
• Gerard Philips's education included a stint at Delft University of Technology^[19].
• Gerard Philips received the honorary doctorate^[20].
• Gerard Philips's image is recorded as Gerard philips.jpg^[21].
• Gerard Philips is recorded as male^[22].
• Gerard Philips's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Gerard Philips's ISNI is recorded as 0000000010590092^[24].
• Gerard Philips's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 72190394^[25].
• Gerard Philips's GND ID is recorded as 118791931^[26].
• Gerard Philips's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Philips^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerard Philips was born in Zaltbommel^[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1858-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1858-11-09T00:00:00Z^[12]. His father was Frederik Philips^[15].

Education

Gerard Philips was educated at Delft University of Technology^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson^[6], instrument maker^[7], engineer^[8], art collector^[9], and industrialist^[10]. Gerard Philips was employed by Koninklijke Philips NV^[18].

Recognition

Gerard Philips received the honorary doctorate^[20].

Personal Life

Gerard Philips was married to Johanna van der Willigen^[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1942-01-26T00:00:00Z^[5] and +1942-01-25T00:00:00Z^[13]. Gerard Philips died in The Hague^[4]. Burial took place at Driehuis Velsen Crematorium^[14].

Why It Matters

Gerard Philips ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Gerard Philips born?

Gerard Philips was born in Zaltbommel^[2].

Where did Gerard Philips die?

Gerard Philips passed away in The Hague^[4].

Who were Gerard Philips's parents?

Gerard Philips's father was Frederik Philips^[15].

Who was Gerard Philips married to?

Gerard Philips's spouses include Johanna van der Willigen^[16].

What did Gerard Philips do for work?

Gerard Philips worked as businessperson^[6], instrument maker^[7], engineer^[8], art collector^[9], and industrialist^[10].

Where did Gerard Philips go to school?

Gerard Philips was educated at Delft University of Technology^[19].

What awards did Gerard Philips receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate^[20].