Philip Jones Griffiths

Welsh photojournalist (1936–2008)
Person human Q3395389
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Philip Jones Griffiths

Summary

Philip Jones Griffiths is a human[1]. He was born in Q1807193[2]. He was born on February 18, 1936[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 19, 2008[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Q1807193[2], Philip Jones Griffiths…
  • Philip Jones Griffiths passed away in London[4].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths was born on February 18, 1936[3].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths died on March 19, 2008[5].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths worked as a photographer[6].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths worked as a war photographer[7].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths worked as a photojournalist[8].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's professions included journalist[9].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths received the Lucie Award[12].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths was a member of Magnum Photos[13].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths was influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson[14].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths is recorded as male[15].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's Commons category is recorded as Philip Jones Griffiths[17].
  • The cause of death was cancer[18].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths was part of the conflict Vietnam War[19].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's given name is recorded as Philip[20].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's official website is recorded as http://philipjonesgriffiths.org/[21].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's described by source is recorded as Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century[23].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Welsh[25].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's Commons Creator page is recorded as Philip Jones Griffiths[26].
  • Philip Jones Griffiths's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Q1807193[2], Philip Jones Griffiths… he was born on February 18, 1936[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9].

Recognition

Philip Jones Griffiths received the Lucie Award[12].

Death and Burial

Philip Jones Griffiths died on March 19, 2008[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[18].

Why It Matters

Philip Jones Griffiths ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Philip Jones Griffiths born?

Born in Q1807193[2], Philip Jones Griffiths…

Where did Philip Jones Griffiths die?

Philip Jones Griffiths passed away in London[4].

What did Philip Jones Griffiths do for work?

Philip Jones Griffiths worked as photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9].

What awards did Philip Jones Griffiths receive?

Honors received include Lucie Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . homepage.ntlworld.com. Retrieved . homepage.ntlworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . magnumphotos.com. magnumphotos.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . homepage.ntlworld.com. Retrieved . homepage.ntlworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . homepage.ntlworld.com. Retrieved . homepage.ntlworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Philip
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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