Philip Caputo

American novelist and journalist
Person human Q7183328
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Philip Caputo

Summary

Philip Caputo is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on June 10, 1941[3]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. He died on May 7, 2026[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and veteran[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Philip Caputo…
  • Philip Caputo passed away in Norwalk[4].
  • Philip Caputo was born on June 10, 1941[3].
  • Philip Caputo died on May 7, 2026[5].
  • Philip Caputo held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Philip Caputo's professions included military officer[6].
  • Philip Caputo worked as a novelist[7].
  • Philip Caputo's professions included journalist[8].
  • Philip Caputo's professions included writer[9].
  • Philip Caputo's professions included veteran[10].
  • Philip Caputo's field of work was journalism[13].
  • Philip Caputo's education included a stint at Loyola University Chicago[14].
  • Philip Caputo's education included a stint at Fenwick High School[15].
  • Philip Caputo received the The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism[16].
  • Philip Caputo is recorded as male[17].
  • Philip Caputo's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philip Caputo's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[19].
  • The cause of death was cancer[20].
  • Philip Caputo's family name is recorded as Caputo[21].
  • Philip Caputo's given name is recorded as Philip[22].
  • Philip Caputo's official website is recorded as http://www.philipcaputo.com/[23].
  • Philip Caputo's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Philip Caputo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Philip Caputo's name in native language is recorded as Philip Caputo[26].
  • Philip Caputo's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Caputo's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on June 10, 1941[3].

Education

Educated at Loyola University Chicago[14], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Fenwick High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and veteran[10]. Philip Caputo's field of work was journalism[13].

Recognition

Philip Caputo received the The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism[16].

Death and Burial

Philip Caputo died on May 7, 2026[5]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. The cause of death was cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Philip Caputo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Philip Caputo born?

Philip Caputo was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Philip Caputo die?

Philip Caputo died in Norwalk[4].

What did Philip Caputo do for work?

Philip Caputo worked as military officer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and veteran[10].

Where did Philip Caputo go to school?

Philip Caputo was educated at Loyola University Chicago[14] and Fenwick High School[15].

What awards did Philip Caputo receive?

Honors received include The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 18w ago · Madamebiblio · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 18w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Philip Caputo
    Manner of death natural causes
    Place of death Norwalk
    Cause of death cancer
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  7. 19w ago · Alm76fym · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 19w ago · CedarForest14 · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, novelist, journalist +2
    Sex or gender male
    Website
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