Philip Sherrard

British writer (1922-1995)
Person human Q1732710
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Philip Sherrard

Summary

Philip Sherrard is a human[1]. Born in Oxford[2], he… he was born on September 23, 1922[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 30, 1995[5]. He worked as a poet[6], Byzantinist[7], translator[8], writer[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Philip Sherrard's place of birth was Oxford[2].
  • Philip Sherrard died in London[4].
  • Philip Sherrard was born on September 23, 1922[3].
  • Philip Sherrard was born on January 1, 1922[12].
  • Philip Sherrard died on May 30, 1995[5].
  • Philip Sherrard's father was Arthur E. Popham[13].
  • Philip Sherrard's father was Raymond Sherrard[14].
  • Philip Sherrard's mother was Brynhild Olivier[15].
  • Philip Sherrard held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Philip Sherrard's professions included poet[6].
  • Philip Sherrard worked as a Byzantinist[7].
  • Philip Sherrard's professions included translator[8].
  • Philip Sherrard's professions included writer[9].
  • Philip Sherrard worked as a theologian[10].
  • Philip Sherrard's professions included philosopher[17].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was translation[18].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was translations from Greek[19].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was theology[20].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was philosophy[21].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was Greek literature[22].
  • Philip Sherrard's field of work was Byzantine studies[23].
  • Philip Sherrard was educated at Peterhouse[24].
  • Philip Sherrard was influenced by perennial philosophy[25].
  • Philip Sherrard is recorded as male[26].
  • Philip Sherrard's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oxford[2], Philip Sherrard… Recorded date of birth include September 23, 1922[3] and January 1, 1922[12]. Fathers listed include Arthur E. Popham[13], an art historian[28], 1889–1970[29], of United Kingdom[30], specialised in Italian art[31] and Raymond Sherrard[14]. His mother was Brynhild Olivier[15].

Education

Philip Sherrard's education included a stint at Peterhouse[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], Byzantinist[7], translator[8], writer[9], theologian[10], and philosopher[17]. Fields of work include translation[18], an academic major[32]; translations from Greek[19]; theology[20], an academic discipline[33]; philosophy[21], an academic discipline[34]; Greek literature[22], a sub-set of literature[35]; and Byzantine studies[23], a field of study[36].

Death and Burial

Philip Sherrard died on May 30, 1995[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Philip Sherrard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Philip Sherrard born?

Born in Oxford[2], Philip Sherrard…

Where did Philip Sherrard die?

Philip Sherrard died in London[4].

Who were Philip Sherrard's parents?

Philip Sherrard's father was Arthur E. Popham[13]. Philip Sherrard's mother was Brynhild Olivier[15].

What did Philip Sherrard do for work?

Philip Sherrard worked as poet[6], Byzantinist[7], translator[8], writer[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Philip Sherrard go to school?

Philip Sherrard was educated at Peterhouse[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, Byzantinist, translator +3
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  2. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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