Philip H. Highfill, Jr.

American theatre biographer and academic
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Summary

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. is a human[1]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was born in Petersburg[2]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was born on 1919[3]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. died in Bethesda[4]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. died on May 17, 2014[5]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. worked as a theatre historian[6], biographer[7], librarian[8], and university teacher[9]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Petersburg[2].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. passed away in Bethesda[4].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was born on 1919[3].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. died on May 17, 2014[5].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s professions included theatre historian[6].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s professions included biographer[7].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s professions included librarian[8].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s professions included university teacher[9].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. held the position of president[12].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. held the position of president[13].
  • Among Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s employers was University of Rochester[14].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was employed by George Washington University[15].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was employed by Folger Shakespeare Library[16].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr. is recorded as male[18].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[20].
  • Philip H. Highfill, Jr.'s manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Petersburg[2], Philip H. Highfill, Jr.… Philip H. Highfill, Jr. was born on 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatre historian[6], biographer[7], librarian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Rochester[14], a university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1850[24], headquartered in Rochester[25]; George Washington University[15], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1821[28]; and Folger Shakespeare Library[16], a library[29], in United States[30], founded in 1932[31]. Positions held include president[12], a corporate title[32].

Recognition

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

Death and Burial

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. died on May 17, 2014[5]. Philip H. Highfill, Jr. passed away in Bethesda[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[20].

Why It Matters

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Philip H. Highfill, Jr. born?

Born in Petersburg[2].

Where did Philip H. Highfill, Jr. die?

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. passed away in Bethesda[4].

What did Philip H. Highfill, Jr. do for work?

Philip H. Highfill, Jr. worked as theatre historian[6], biographer[7], librarian[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Philip H. Highfill, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → American theatre biographer and academic
    Sex or gender → male
    Position held → president, president
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