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Edward O. Phillips

1931 – 2020

Canadian writer

Novelist Jurist University teacher
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About Edward O. Phillips

Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). Edward O. Phillips was a Canadian novelist, jurist and university teacher.

Edward Openshaw Phillips (November 26, 1931 – May 30, 2020) was a Canadian novelist who wrote both mystery novels and mainstream literary fiction. He was best known for his mystery novel series featuring gay detective Geoffrey Chadwick.

Biography Phillips lived most of his life in Westmount, Quebec. His short story "Matthew and Chauncy" was adapted by Anne Claire Poirier into the 1989 film Salut Victor.

He was out as gay.

Works Sunday's Child Where There's a Will A Voyage on Sunday No Early Birds The Mice Will Play Buried on Sunday Sunday Best Working on Sunday Hope Springs Eternal The Landlady's Niece A Month of Sundays The Queen's Court

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Important facts

Born
26 November 1931, Montreal
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 May 2020
Occupation
Novelist, jurist, university teacher
Nationality
Canada
Education
Boston University, Harvard University, Université de Montréal, McGill University
Also known as
Edward Openshaw Phillips

People in Edward O. Phillips's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Anne Claire Poirier
Anne Claire Poirier
b. 1932
Film producer
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Victor
b. 1983
Association football player

Contemporaries

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James Chadwick
1891 – 1974
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Mary Stocks, Baroness Stocks
1891 – 1975
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Michael Polanyi
1891 – 1976
Philosopher
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Otto Schmidt
1891 – 1956
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Paul Kogerman
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Chemist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward O. Phillips?

Canadian writer

When was Edward O. Phillips born?

Edward O. Phillips was born on 26 November 1931 in Montreal.

When did Edward O. Phillips die?

Edward O. Phillips died on 30 May 2020.

What was Edward O. Phillips's occupation?

Edward O. Phillips was a novelist, jurist and university teacher.

What nationality was Edward O. Phillips?

Edward O. Phillips was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward O. Phillips

· Wikidata: Q5344679

· DBpedia: Edward O. Phillips

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