St John Philby
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Summary
St John Philby was born on April 3, 1885[1], in Badulla[2]. He died on September 30, 1960[3], in Beirut[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], ornithologist[6], diplomat[7], spy[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,877 views/month, #7,022 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1885[11]
- Date of death: 1960[12]
- Father: Harry Montagu Philby[13]
- Mother: May Beatrice Duncan[14]
- Spouse: Dora Johnston[15], Rozy Abdul Aziz[16]
- Child: Kim Philby[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18]
- Occupation: orientalist[19], historian[20], businessperson[21]
- Field of work: oriental studies[22]
- Educated at: Trinity College[23], Westminster School[24], University of Cambridge[25]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26], Founder’s Medal[27], Order of the Indian Empire[28]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Harry St-John Bridger Philby[31]
- Family name: Philby[32]
- Given name: Harry[33]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: هاري سانت جون فلبي[36]
- Sibling: Maj. Harold Payne Philby[37], Lieut. Denis Duncan Philby[38], Ralph Montagu Philby[39]
Why It Matters
St John Philby has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was St John Philby born?
St John Philby's place of birth was Badulla[2].
Where did St John Philby die?
St John Philby died in Beirut[4].
Who were St John Philby's parents?
St John Philby's father was Harry Montagu Philby[13]. St John Philby's mother was May Beatrice Duncan[14].
Who was St John Philby married to?
St John Philby's spouses include Dora Johnston[15] and Rozy Abdul Aziz[16].
What did St John Philby do for work?
St John Philby worked as an explorer[5], ornithologist[6], diplomat[7], spy[8], and scientific collector[9].
Where did St John Philby go to school?
St John Philby was educated at Trinity College[23], Westminster School[24], and University of Cambridge[25].
What awards did St John Philby receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26], Founder’s Medal[27], and Order of the Indian Empire[28].