Claude Phillips, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Claude Phillips

English writer, historian and critic

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1846

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 09-Aug-1924

Profession: lawyer, music critic, art historian

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Sir Claude Phillips (29 January 1846 – 9 August 1924) was an English writer, art historian and critic for the Daily Telegraph, Manchester Guardian and other publications during the late 19th century.
He was the first keeper of the Wallace Collection at Hertford House, writing its first catalogue, and held that post from 1900 until his retirement in 1911 whereupon he was knighted for his service.
Phillips was considered one of the most eminent critics in Victorian Britain, and his numerous scholarly and art history books were widely read.