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St John Philby

English Arabist, explorer, writer, and British colonial office intelligence officer (1885–1960)

  • Fame53.8
  • Momentum2.1
  • Wikipedia9K
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Lived 1885–1960, aged 75United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomHistorical Figures
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    20 languages
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  • Era
    1885–1960
    Aged 75
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-18

Harry St John Bridger Philby, CIE, also known as Jack Philby or Sheikh Abdullah, was a British Arabist, adviser, explorer, writer, and a colonial intelligence officer who served as an adviser to King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia.

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Momentum2.1
Historical16.9
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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