Article content Prince Philip was, in many ways, paradox. On one hand, he was an unlikely Royal. He was a rebel. He was outspoken. He couldn’t resist breaking the rules. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or BLIZZARD: Prince Philip was 'brave man of vision' throughout decades of duty Back to video The other side of him was devoted to duty. He was handsome, dashing and full of energy and drive. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died Friday, was born in Corfu, and known as Prince Philip of Denmark and Greece. He was the youngest of five children.