Philip, duke of Edinburgh: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Philip Mountbatten • Philip, prince of Greece and Denmark • Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh, earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich
Born	June 10, 1921 • Corfu • Greece
Died	April 9, 2021 (aged 99) • Windsor Castle • England
House / Dynasty	house of Windsor
Notable Family Members	spouse Elizabeth II • daughter Anne, the Princess Royal • son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor • son Prince Edward, duke of Edinburgh • son Charles III

Philip spent seven years of his childhood in France and can still speak the French language today.
Philip is listed as a president or patron in 816 organizations, the first of which was the Federation of London Youth Clubs (1947).
In May 1961, Philip became the first member of the British royal family to appear in a televised interview.