Philip Gibbs

English journalist and novelist (1877–1962)
Person human Q5758296
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Philip Gibbs

Summary

Philip Gibbs is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 1, 1877[3]. He died in Godalming[4]. He died on March 10, 1962[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and war correspondent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Philip Gibbs's place of birth was London[2].
  • Philip Gibbs passed away in Godalming[4].
  • Philip Gibbs was born on May 1, 1877[3].
  • Philip Gibbs died on March 10, 1962[5].
  • Philip Gibbs held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Philip Gibbs held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Philip Gibbs worked as a journalist[6].
  • Philip Gibbs worked as a writer[7].
  • Philip Gibbs worked as a novelist[8].
  • Philip Gibbs worked as a war correspondent[9].
  • Philip Gibbs's field of work was journalism[13].
  • Philip Gibbs's field of work was prose[14].
  • Philip Gibbs's field of work was war journalism[15].
  • Philip Gibbs received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Philip Gibbs is recorded as male[17].
  • Philip Gibbs's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philip Gibbs's Commons category is recorded as Philip Gibbs[19].
  • Philip Gibbs's family name is recorded as Gibbs[20].
  • Philip Gibbs's given name is recorded as Philip[21].
  • Philip Gibbs's described by source is recorded as Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939[22].
  • Philip Gibbs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Philip Gibbs's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Philip Gibbs'}[24].
  • Philip Gibbs's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Gibbs was born in London[2]. He was born on May 1, 1877[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and war correspondent[9]. Fields of work include journalism[13], an industry[26]; prose[14], a literary form[27]; and war journalism[15], a journalism genre[28].

Recognition

Philip Gibbs received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Philip Gibbs died on March 10, 1962[5]. He died in Godalming[4].

Why It Matters

Philip Gibbs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Philip Gibbs born?

Philip Gibbs was born in London[2].

Where did Philip Gibbs die?

Philip Gibbs passed away in Godalming[4].

What did Philip Gibbs do for work?

Philip Gibbs worked as journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and war correspondent[9].

What awards did Philip Gibbs receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

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. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, writer, novelist +1
    Described by source Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    Citizenship
    Described by source Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939
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