Richard Phillips

English schoolteacher, author, and publisher (1767-1840)
Person human Q7528648
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Richard Phillips

Summary

Richard Phillips is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1767[3]. He died in Brighton[4]. He died on April 2, 1840[5]. He worked as a writer[6], publisher[7], teacher[8], and bookseller[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Phillips's place of birth was London[2].
  • Richard Phillips died in Brighton[4].
  • Richard Phillips was born on December 13, 1767[3].
  • Richard Phillips died on April 2, 1840[5].
  • Richard Phillips held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Richard Phillips held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Richard Phillips worked as a writer[6].
  • Richard Phillips worked as a publisher[7].
  • Richard Phillips's professions included teacher[8].
  • Richard Phillips worked as a bookseller[9].
  • Richard Phillips held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[13].
  • Richard Phillips received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • Richard Phillips is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Phillips's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Phillips's Commons category is recorded as Sir Richard Phillips[17].
  • Richard Phillips's family name is recorded as Phillips[18].
  • Richard Phillips's given name is recorded as Richard[19].
  • Richard Phillips's pseudonym is recorded as David Blair[20].
  • Richard Phillips's work location is recorded as Leicester[21].
  • Richard Phillips's work location is recorded as Greater London[22].
  • Richard Phillips's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Richard Phillips's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[24].
  • Richard Phillips's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Richard Phillips's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Richard Phillips's Commons Creator page is recorded as Richard Phillips[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Phillips was born in London[2]. He was born on December 13, 1767[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], publisher[7], teacher[8], and bookseller[9]. Richard Phillips held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[13].

Recognition

Richard Phillips received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Death and Burial

Richard Phillips died on April 2, 1840[5]. He died in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Phillips ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Richard Phillips born?

Richard Phillips was born in London[2].

Where did Richard Phillips die?

Richard Phillips passed away in Brighton[4].

What did Richard Phillips do for work?

Richard Phillips worked as writer[6], publisher[7], teacher[8], and bookseller[9].

What awards did Richard Phillips receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, BEIC Digital Library, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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