Katherine Philips
Anglo-Welsh poet and translator (1632–1664)
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Summary
Katherine Philips was born on January 1, 1632[1], in London[2]. She died on June 22, 1664[3], in London[4]. She worked as a poet[5], translator[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Benet Sherehog[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[10]
- Sex or gender: female[11]
- Commons category: Katherine Philips[12]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[13]
- Cause of death: smallpox[14]
- Family name: Philips[15]
- Given name: Katherine[16]
- Pseudonym: Orinda[17]
- Student of: Elizabeth Salmon[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Library of the World's Best Literature[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[24], A historical dictionary of British women[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Nickname: incomparable Orinda[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
Why It Matters
Katherine Philips has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Katherine Philips born?
Katherine Philips was born in London[2].
Where did Katherine Philips die?
Katherine Philips died in London[4].
What did Katherine Philips do for work?
Katherine Philips worked as a poet[5], translator[6], and writer[7].