Peter Kingsley

British philosophy author (born 1953)
Person human Q7175209
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Peter Kingsley

Summary

Peter Kingsley is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on 1953[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], classical scholar[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Kingsley was born in England[2].
  • Peter Kingsley was born on 1953[3].
  • Peter Kingsley held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Peter Kingsley worked as a philosopher[4].
  • Peter Kingsley worked as a classical scholar[5].
  • Peter Kingsley worked as a writer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Kingsley is Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic. Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Kingsley is In the Dark Places of Wisdom[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Kingsley is Reality[11].
  • Peter Kingsley is recorded as male[12].
  • Peter Kingsley's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Peter Kingsley earned the academic degree of Master of Letters[14].
  • Peter Kingsley earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[15].
  • Peter Kingsley's family name is recorded as Kingsley[16].
  • Peter Kingsley's given name is recorded as Peter[17].
  • Peter Kingsley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in England[2], Peter Kingsley… he was born on 1953[3].

Education

Academic degrees include Master of Letters[14] and Doctor of Philosophy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], classical scholar[5], and writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic. Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition[9], a written work[19]; In the Dark Places of Wisdom[10], a written work[20]; and Reality[11], a book[21].

Why It Matters

Peter Kingsley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was Peter Kingsley born?

Peter Kingsley was born in England[2].

What did Peter Kingsley do for work?

Peter Kingsley worked as philosopher[4], classical scholar[5], and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . catafalquepress.com. catafalquepress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . catafalquepress.com. Retrieved . catafalquepress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . 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. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1953-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work
    Place of birth England
    Given name Peter
    Occupation philosopher, classical scholar, writer
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