Kim Philby

KGB mole for the Soviet Union (1912–1988)
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Kim Philby

Summary

Kim Philby is a human[1]. He was born in Ambala[2]. He was born on January 1, 1912[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on May 11, 1988[5]. He worked as a spy[6], journalist[7], opinion journalist[8], and intelligence officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,879 views/month, #4,347 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ambala[2], Kim Philby…
  • Kim Philby passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Kim Philby was born on January 1, 1912[3].
  • Kim Philby died on May 11, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].
  • Kim Philby's father was St John Philby[12].
  • Kim Philby's mother was Dora Johnston[13].
  • Among Kim Philby's spouses was Litzi Friedmann[14].
  • Among Kim Philby's spouses was Rufina Pukhova[15].
  • Kim Philby was married to Aileen Amanda Furse[16].
  • Among Kim Philby's spouses was Eleanor Kerns[17].
  • A child of Kim Philby was Harry George Philby[18].
  • A child of Kim Philby was Josephine F. Philby[19].
  • A child of Kim Philby was Miranda Philby[20].
  • A child of Kim Philby was Dudley Thomas Philby[21].
  • A child of Kim Philby was John David Philby[22].
  • Kim Philby held citizenship in United Kingdom[23].
  • English was Kim Philby's native language[24].
  • Kim Philby's professions included spy[6].
  • Kim Philby worked as a journalist[7].
  • Kim Philby worked as an opinion journalist[8].
  • Kim Philby's professions included intelligence officer[9].
  • Among Kim Philby's employers was Secret Intelligence Service[25].
  • Kim Philby was employed by KGB[26].
  • Kim Philby was educated at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ambala[2], Kim Philby… he was born on January 1, 1912[3]. His father was St John Philby[12]. His mother was Dora Johnston[13]. English was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Westminster School[32], a boarding school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1179[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include spy[6], journalist[7], opinion journalist[8], and intelligence officer[9]. Employers include Secret Intelligence Service[25], an intelligence agency[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1909[38], headquartered in London[39] and KGB[26], a security agency[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1954[42], headquartered in Moscow[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[44], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Order of the Red Banner[47], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1918[50]; Order of Lenin[51], an order[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1930[54]; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[55], a grade of an order[56], in Soviet Union[57]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[58], an order[59], in Soviet Union[60], founded in 1972[61]; and Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[62], a grade of an order[63], in Spain[64].

Personal Life

Spouses include Litzi Friedmann[14], a spy[65], 1910–1991[66], of Austria[67]; Rufina Pukhova[15], a writer[68], 1932–2021[69], of Soviet Union[70]; Aileen Amanda Furse[16], 1910–1957[71]; and Eleanor Kerns[17]. Children include Harry George Philby[18]; Josephine F. Philby[19]; Miranda Philby[20]; Dudley Thomas Philby[21]; and John David Philby[22], 1943–2009[72].

Death and Burial

Kim Philby died on May 11, 1988[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[73]. He is buried at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Kim Philby ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,879 views/month, #4,347 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

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[12]. Kim Philby's mother was Dora Johnston[13].

Who was Kim Philby married to?

Kim Philby's spouses include Litzi Friedmann[14], Rufina Pukhova[15], Aileen Amanda Furse[16], and Eleanor Kerns[17].

What did Kim Philby do for work?

Kim Philby worked as spy[6], journalist[7], opinion journalist[8], and intelligence officer[9].

Where did Kim Philby go to school?

Kim Philby was educated at Trinity College[27] and Westminster School[32].

What awards did Kim Philby receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[44], Order of the Red Banner[47], Order of Lenin[51], and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[55].

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