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].