Kim Philby
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Summary
Kim Philby was born on January 1, 1912[1], in Ambala[2]. He died on May 11, 1988[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a spy[5], journalist[6], opinion journalist[7], and intelligence officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,304 views/month, #4,347 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kuntsevo Cemetery[10]
- Father: St John Philby[11]
- Mother: Dora Johnston[12]
- Spouse: Litzi Friedmann[13], Rufina Pukhova[14], Aileen Amanda Furse[15], Eleanor Kerns[16]
- Child: Harry George Philby[17], Josephine F. Philby[18], Miranda Philby[19], Dudley Thomas Philby[20], John David Philby[21]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[22]
- Native language: English[23]
- Employer: Secret Intelligence Service[24], KGB[25]
- Educated at: Trinity College[26], Westminster School[27]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[28], Order of the Red Banner[29], Order of Lenin[30], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[31], Order of Friendship of Peoples[32], Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[33], Honorary Officer of the State Security[34], Order of the British Empire[35], Cross of Military Merit[36]
- Member of: Cambridge Five[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Named after: Kim[39]
- Commons category: Kim Philby[40]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[41]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[42]
- Family name: Philby[43]
- Given name: Kim[44], Harold[45], Adrian[46], Russell[47]
- Pseudonym: Андрей Фёдорович Мартинс[48], Sohnchen[49], Sonny[50], Stanley[51]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
Why It Matters
Kim Philby has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Kim Philby born?
Kim Philby's place of birth was Ambala[2].
Where did Kim Philby die?
Kim Philby passed away in Moscow[4].
Who were Kim Philby's parents?
Kim Philby's father was St John Philby[11]. Kim Philby's mother was Dora Johnston[12].
Who was Kim Philby married to?
Kim Philby's spouses include Litzi Friedmann[13], Rufina Pukhova[14], Aileen Amanda Furse[15], and Eleanor Kerns[16].
What did Kim Philby do for work?
Kim Philby worked as a spy[5], journalist[6], opinion journalist[7], and intelligence officer[8].
Where did Kim Philby go to school?
Kim Philby was educated at Trinity College[26] and Westminster School[27].
What awards did Kim Philby receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[28], Order of the Red Banner[29], Order of Lenin[30], and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[31].