Philip Massinger

English playwright (1583–1640)
Person human Q380291
Philip Massinger
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Philip Massinger

Summary

Philip Massinger is a human[1]. Born in Salisbury[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1583[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 17, 1640[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salisbury[2], Philip Massinger…
  • Philip Massinger died in London[4].
  • Philip Massinger was born on January 1, 1583[3].
  • Philip Massinger died on March 17, 1640[5].
  • Burial took place at Southwark Cathedral[9].
  • Philip Massinger's father was Arthur Massinger[10].
  • Philip Massinger held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Philip Massinger's professions included playwright[6].
  • Philip Massinger's professions included writer[7].
  • Philip Massinger's education included a stint at St Alban Hall[12].
  • Philip Massinger is recorded as male[13].
  • Philip Massinger's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Philip Massinger's Commons category is recorded as Philip Massinger[15].
  • Philip Massinger's family name is recorded as Massinger[16].
  • Philip Massinger's given name is recorded as Philip[17].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[18].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Philip Massinger's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Philip Massinger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Philip Massinger's Commons Creator page is recorded as Philip Massinger[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Massinger's place of birth was Salisbury[2]. He was born on January 1, 1583[3]. His father was Arthur Massinger[10].

Education

Philip Massinger was educated at St Alban Hall[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Philip Massinger died on March 17, 1640[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Southwark Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Philip Massinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Philip Massinger born?

Philip Massinger's place of birth was Salisbury[2].

Where did Philip Massinger die?

Philip Massinger passed away in London[4].

Who were Philip Massinger's parents?

Philip Massinger's father was Arthur Massinger[10].

What did Philip Massinger do for work?

Philip Massinger worked as playwright[6] and writer[7].

Where did Philip Massinger go to school?

Philip Massinger was educated at St Alban Hall[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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