Philip Santo

politician and businessman in South Australia (1818–1889)
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Philip Santo

Summary

Philip Santo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saltash[2]. He was born on August 7, 1818[3]. He died in Adelaide[4]. He died on December 17, 1889[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Philip Santo's place of birth was Saltash[2].
  • Philip Santo died in Adelaide[4].
  • Philip Santo was born on August 7, 1818[3].
  • Philip Santo died on December 17, 1889[5].
  • Philip Santo held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • English was Philip Santo's native language[10].
  • Philip Santo's professions included politician[6].
  • Philip Santo worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[11].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[12].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[13].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[14].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Minister of Public Works[15].
  • Philip Santo held the position of Minister of Public Works[16].
  • Philip Santo is recorded as male[17].
  • Philip Santo's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philip Santo was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[19].
  • Philip Santo's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[20].
  • Philip Santo's family name is recorded as Santo[21].
  • Philip Santo's given name is recorded as Philip[22].
  • Philip Santo's work location is recorded as South Australia[23].
  • Philip Santo's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[24].
  • Philip Santo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Philip Santo's name in native language is recorded as Philip Santo[26].

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Origins and Family

Philip Santo was born in Saltash[2]. He was born on August 7, 1818[3]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[11]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[12]; and Minister of Public Works[15], a public office[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1856[29].

Personal Life

Philip Santo was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[19].

Death and Burial

Philip Santo died on December 17, 1889[5]. He died in Adelaide[4].

Why It Matters

Philip Santo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Philip Santo born?

Philip Santo was born in Saltash[2].

Where did Philip Santo die?

Philip Santo died in Adelaide[4].

What did Philip Santo do for work?

Philip Santo worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 24d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Member of the South Australian House of Assembly +6
    Member of political party politician before the emergence of political parties
    Work location South Australia
    Native language English
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