Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Philip Sidney Biography and Timeline

Follow Philip Sidney through 2 dated historical records for England.

Philip Sidney, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1554–1585Years on this page

1554

Birth of Philip Sidney

Sir · Courtier and Poet · Penshurst Place · House / House of Tudor

Philip Sidney is born at Penshurst Place and later becomes a leading Elizabethan courtier, soldier, diplomat and writer.

1585

Death of Philip Sidney

Warfare / Dutch Independence

Dudleys nephew is killed during the his uncles campaign in the Low Countries

Role range: 1568-1648

Records, sources and methodology

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