# Philip Hunt

> Philip Hunt (1772-1838) was an English Anglican priest and antiquarian. Chaplain to Lord Elgin, he is now remembered as a figure in the history of the Elgin Marbles. Hunt applied bribery to acquire antiquities for export to Elgin's collection through agents. He also excavated at the Parthenon.

*English Anglican priest and antiquarian*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/philip-hunt

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Religious Figure
- **Category:** Religious Figures
- **Born:** 1772-01-01
- **Died:** 1838-09-17
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Philip Hunt (1772-1838) was an English Anglican priest and antiquarian. Chaplain to Lord Elgin, he is now remembered as a figure in the history of the Elgin Marbles. Hunt applied bribery to acquire antiquities for export to Elgin's collection through agents. He also excavated at the Parthenon.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.4
- **Momentum:** 2.3

## Sources
- [Philip Hunt (priest)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Hunt_(priest))
- [Philip Hunt](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Hunt)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19828021)

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