Philip

Philip is a given name, derived from the Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (phílos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). Alternative spellings include "Phillip". In English, the most common diminutive is "Phil". In the works of Harry Turtleove, Philip may refer to:

People
Monarchs:
 * Philip II of Macedon, historical king of Macedon who is posthumously referenced in "Occupation Duty"
 * Philip II of Spain, a historical king of Spain who plays an important role in the novel Ruled Britannia.
 * Philip III of Spain, a historical king of Spain, the son of Philip II, who plays an important role in the novel Ruled Britannia.

See also: Philip II.

Characters known only as "Philip"
 * Philip (Atlantis), a fictional Atlantean sergeant, appearing in the novel Opening Atlantis.

Characters with the first name "Philip":
 * Philip Francis, a historical English politician who is mentioned in the novel, The Two Georges.
 * Philip Sheridan, a historical US General of the American Civil War referenced in the novel The Guns of the South.
 * Philip Stubbes, a historical English Puritan who appears in the novel Ruled Britannia.

Other

 * King Philip, a fictional play that plays an important role in the novel Ruled Britannia.