John Philip Kemble

British actor and manager (1757-1823)
Person human Q1701422
John Philip Kemble
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Summary

John Philip Kemble was born on February 1, 1757[1], in Prescot[2]. He died on February 23, 1823[3], in Lausanne[4]. He worked as an impresario[5], stage actor[6], theatre manager[7], actor[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: February 26, 1823[11]
  • Place of burial: Lausanne[12]
  • Father: Roger Kemble[13]
  • Mother: Sarah Ward[14]
  • Spouse: Priscilla Hopkins[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: John Philip Kemble[18]
  • Family name: Kemble[19]
  • Given name: John[20]
  • Depicted by: John Philip Kemble as Hamlet[21]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[22], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], New International Encyclopedia[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: John Philip Kemble[29]
  • Sibling: Sarah Siddons[30], Elizabeth Whitlock[31], Ann Hatton[32], Stephen Kemble[33], Charles Kemble[34], Frances Kemble[35]
  • Writing language: English[36]

Why It Matters

John Philip Kemble has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John Philip Kemble born?

John Philip Kemble's place of birth was Prescot[2].

Where did John Philip Kemble die?

John Philip Kemble died in Lausanne[4].

Who were John Philip Kemble's parents?

John Philip Kemble's father was Roger Kemble[13]. John Philip Kemble's mother was Sarah Ward[14].

Who was John Philip Kemble married to?

John Philip Kemble's spouses include Priscilla Hopkins[15].

What did John Philip Kemble do for work?

John Philip Kemble worked as an impresario[5], stage actor[6], theatre manager[7], actor[8], and director[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Kemble, John Philip. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Proleksis Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 10d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → impresario, stage actor, theatre manager +2
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  8. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Priscilla Hopkins
    Occupation → —
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    Depicted by → John Philip Kemble as Hamlet
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