Philip Kerr
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Summary
Philip Kerr is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1956[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 23, 2018[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet lawyer[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,363 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Philip Kerr's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
- Philip Kerr's place of birth was United Kingdom[12].
- Philip Kerr died in London[4].
- Philip Kerr was born on February 22, 1956[3].
- Philip Kerr died on March 23, 2018[5].
- Among Philip Kerr's spouses was Jane Thynne[13].
- Philip Kerr held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Philip Kerr is identified as part of the Scottish people ethnic group[15].
- Philip Kerr worked as a writer[6].
- Philip Kerr worked as a poet lawyer[7].
- Philip Kerr's professions included science fiction writer[8].
- Philip Kerr worked as a children's writer[9].
- Philip Kerr's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Philip Kerr's field of work was literary activity[16].
- Philip Kerr was educated at University of Birmingham[17].
- Philip Kerr's education included a stint at Stewart's Melville College[18].
- A notable work attributed to Philip Kerr is Berlin Noir trilogy[19].
- A notable work attributed to Philip Kerr is The One From the Other[20].
- A notable work attributed to Philip Kerr is A Quiet Flame[21].
- Philip Kerr received the Prix du Roman d’Aventures[22].
- Philip Kerr received the Prix Mystère de la Critique[23].
- Philip Kerr received the Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[24].
- Philip Kerr received the Palle Rosenkrantz Prize[25].
- Philip Kerr received the RBA International Prize for Crime Writing[26].
- Philip Kerr received the CWA Historical Dagger[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Edinburgh[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 0601[30] and United Kingdom[12], a sovereign state[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1921[33]. Philip Kerr was born on February 22, 1956[3]. He is identified as part of the Scottish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at University of Birmingham[17], a public research university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1900[36], headquartered in Birmingham[37] and Stewart's Melville College[18], a school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1972[40], headquartered in Edinburgh[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet lawyer[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. Philip Kerr's field of work was literary activity[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Berlin Noir trilogy[19], a novel series[42]; The One From the Other[20], a written work[43]; and A Quiet Flame[21], a written work[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix du Roman d’Aventures[22], a literary award[45], in France[46], founded in 1930[47]; Prix Mystère de la Critique[23], a literary award[48], in France[49], founded in 1972[50]; Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[24], a class of award[51], founded in 2000[52]; Palle Rosenkrantz Prize[25], a literary award[53], in Denmark[54], founded in 1986[55]; RBA International Prize for Crime Writing[26], a literary award[56], in Spain[57], founded in 2007[58]; and CWA Historical Dagger[27], a literary award[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1999[61].
Personal Life
Among Philip Kerr's spouses was Jane Thynne[13]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[62].
Death and Burial
Philip Kerr died on March 23, 2018[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was bladder cancer[63].
Why It Matters
Philip Kerr ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,363 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
Works attributed to him include Children of the Lamp[66], a novel series[67].
FAQs
Where was Philip Kerr born?
Philip Kerr was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Philip Kerr die?
Philip Kerr died in London[4].
Who was Philip Kerr married to?
Philip Kerr's spouses include Jane Thynne[13].
What did Philip Kerr do for work?
Philip Kerr worked as writer[6], poet lawyer[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Philip Kerr go to school?
Philip Kerr was educated at University of Birmingham[17] and Stewart's Melville College[18].
What awards did Philip Kerr receive?
Honors received include Prix du Roman d’Aventures[22], Prix Mystère de la Critique[23], Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[24], and Palle Rosenkrantz Prize[25].