Tom Phillips

British navy admiral (1888-1941)
Person human Q512622
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Tom Phillips

Summary

Tom Phillips is a human[1]. He was born in Falmouth[2]. He was born on February 19, 1888[3]. He died in Kuantan[4]. He died on December 10, 1941[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Tom Phillips was born in Falmouth[2].
  • Born in Pendennis Castle[8], Tom Phillips…
  • Tom Phillips passed away in Kuantan[4].
  • Tom Phillips was born on February 19, 1888[3].
  • Tom Phillips died on December 10, 1941[5].
  • Tom Phillips held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Tom Phillips worked as a military officer[6].
  • Tom Phillips was educated at Stubbington House School[10].
  • Tom Phillips received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • Tom Phillips received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Tom Phillips received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • Tom Phillips is recorded as male[14].
  • Tom Phillips's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Tom Phillips's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • Tom Phillips's Commons category is recorded as Tom Phillips[17].
  • Tom Phillips's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[18].
  • Tom Phillips's commander of is recorded as Force Z[19].
  • Tom Phillips's commander of is recorded as Eastern Fleet[20].
  • Tom Phillips was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Tom Phillips was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Tom Phillips was part of the conflict Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse[23].
  • Tom Phillips's family name is recorded as Phillips[24].
  • Tom Phillips's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Tom Phillips's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].
  • Tom Phillips's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Falmouth[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Pendennis Castle[8], a military museum[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1540[32]. Tom Phillips was born on February 19, 1888[3].

Education

Tom Phillips was educated at Stubbington House School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Tom Phillips worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Distinguished Service Order[13], a military decoration[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1886[40].

Death and Burial

Tom Phillips died on December 10, 1941[5]. He died in Kuantan[4].

Why It Matters

Tom Phillips ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Tom Phillips born?

Tom Phillips's place of birth was Falmouth[2].

Where did Tom Phillips die?

Tom Phillips passed away in Kuantan[4].

What did Tom Phillips do for work?

Tom Phillips worked as military officer[6].

Where did Tom Phillips go to school?

Tom Phillips was educated at Stubbington House School[10].

What awards did Tom Phillips receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], and Distinguished Service Order[13].

References

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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
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  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
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Nlbkos · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Kuantan
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Given name → Thomas
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