Ōtani Chōjun

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Summary

Ōtani Chōjun was born on March 19, 1929[1], in Kyoto[2]. He has worked as a Buddhist monk[3] and scholar of French literature[4]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Ōtani Kōchō[6]
  • Mother: Princess Kuni Satoko[7]
  • Child: Ōtani Kōrin[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
  • Employer: Honganji Foundation[10], Hongan-ji Temple[11]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[12], Sorbonne[13], Paris Diderot University[14]
  • Doctoral advisor: Bernard Frank[15]
  • Award received: French Order of Academic Palms[16], Officer of the Legion of Honour[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Jōdo Shinshū[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: Ōtani family[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[21]
  • Family name: Ōtani[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[23], French[24]
  • Name in native language: 大谷暢順[25]
  • Name in kana: おおたに ちょうじゅん[26]
  • Sibling: Ōtani Kōshō[27], Ōtani Chōken[28], Kōdō Ōtani[29]

FAQs

Where was Ōtani Chōjun born?

Ōtani Chōjun was born in Kyoto[2].

Who were Ōtani Chōjun's parents?

Ōtani Chōjun's father was Ōtani Kōchō[6]. Ōtani Chōjun's mother was Princess Kuni Satoko[7].

What did Ōtani Chōjun do for work?

Ōtani Chōjun worked as a Buddhist monk[3] and scholar of French literature[4].

Where did Ōtani Chōjun go to school?

Ōtani Chōjun was educated at University of Tokyo[12], Sorbonne[13], and Paris Diderot University[14].

What awards did Ōtani Chōjun receive?

Honors received include French Order of Academic Palms[16] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

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  5. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . bouddhismes.net. bouddhismes.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . jp.ambafrance.org. jp.ambafrance.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . bouddhismes.net. bouddhismes.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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