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Gerard Philips

Dutch industrialist (1858–1942)

Gerard Philips has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 9, 1858 in Zaltbommel, Netherlands.

Born

October 9, 1858

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 26, 1942

Source:

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Birthplace
Zaltbommel, Netherlands
Professions
instrument maker, industrialist, art collector, engineer, businessperson
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: October 9, 1858 (GeneaStar; Find a Grave; Biografisch Portaal) or November 9, 1858 (RKDartists).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

November 9, 1858

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Gerard Philips

Family

Sibling
Anton Philips

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Gerard Philips born?

Gerard Philips was born in Zaltbommel, Netherlands.