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Philip the Upright (German: Philipp der Aufrichtige) (14 July 1448 – 28 February 1508) was an Elector Palatine of the Rhine from the house of Wittelsbach from 1476 to 1508.
- 14 July 1448, Heidelberg
- Louis IV, Count Palatine of the Rhine
- 28 February 1508 (aged 59), Germersheim
- Margaret of Savoy
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- Philip in The Bible
- How Did Philip The Apostle Die?
- A Lesser-Known Apostle
We don’t learn much about Philip from the synoptic gospels or Book of Acts—in fact, pretty much all we learn is that he’s always listed with Bartholomew. But the Gospel of John and the early church fill in some blanks and help us understand a little more about who he was.
Aside from the lists of apostles in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts, Philip appears in four narratives in the Gospel of John. They don’t tell us much, but they’re all we really have to go on.
It’s hard to say how Philip died, especially since he was confused with Philip the Evangelist early on, and there are conflicting accounts. One record says he died of natural causes. Another says he was beheaded. Or stoned to death. Or crucified upside down. Most of the earliest traditions seem to point to him being martyred in Hierapolis. In a let...
There’s really not much we can say about Philip without speculating. The Bible doesn’t tell us much, and even some of the most reliable early church writers were confused about who he even was. What we do know is this: as one of the Twelve, Philip certainly held an important role in the early church, and he likely played a key part in spreading the...
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, KG, PC (22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773) was a British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time. Early life.
- 22 September 1694
- Melusina von der Schulenburg
Feb 10, 2007 · “Upright” is something of a hidden gem from pianist Philip Aaberg. While some of his other albums are still well regarded, this one has kind of slipped off the radar. That’s unfortunate.
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Apr 9, 2021 · The Duke of Edinburgh, arguably the world's most famous husband, has died at the age of 99. He spent seven decades in the shadow of his wife, the UK's Queen Elizabeth II - but his force of...
2 days ago · British prince. Also known as: Philip Mountbatten, Philip, prince of Greece and Denmark, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich. Written and fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
