Philip Ziegler

British historian (1929–2023)
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Summary

Philip Ziegler was born on December 24, 1929[1], in Ringwood[2]. He died on February 22, 2023[3], in London[4]. He worked as a biographer[5], historian[6], and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Colin Louis Ziegler[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: Eton College[11], New College[12], St Cyprian's School[13], Summer Fields School[14]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[16], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[17], Elizabeth Longford Prize[18]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Literature[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Ziegler[21]
  • Given name: Philip[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Number of children: 3[24]

Why It Matters

Philip Ziegler has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Philip Ziegler born?

Philip Ziegler was born in Ringwood[2].

Where did Philip Ziegler die?

Philip Ziegler passed away in London[4].

Who were Philip Ziegler's parents?

Philip Ziegler's father was Colin Louis Ziegler[9].

What did Philip Ziegler do for work?

Philip Ziegler worked as a biographer[5], historian[6], and diplomat[7].

Where did Philip Ziegler go to school?

Philip Ziegler was educated at Eton College[11], New College[12], St Cyprian's School[13], and Summer Fields School[14].

What awards did Philip Ziegler receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[16], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[17], and Elizabeth Longford Prize[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The London Gazette 52563. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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