Basil Hall Chamberlain

British academic (1850–1935)
Person human Q810029
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Basil Hall Chamberlain was born on October 18, 1850 in Southsea[1] and died on February 15, 1935 in Portsmouth[1]. He worked as a translator, university teacher, and writer. His father was William Charles Chamberlain[2] and his mother was Eliza Jane Hall[2]; his siblings included Houston Stewart Chamberlain[2]. Chamberlain served as a foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan from 1873.

Basil Hall Chamberlain

Summary

Basil Hall Chamberlain is a human[1]. Born in Southsea[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1850[3]. He died in Portsmouth[4]. He died on February 15, 1935[5]. He worked as a translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Basil Hall Chamberlain was born in Southsea[2].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain died in Portsmouth[4].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain was born on October 18, 1850[3].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain died on February 15, 1935[5].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's father was William Charles Chamberlain[10].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's mother was Eliza Jane Hall[11].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's professions included translator[6].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's professions included writer[8].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[14].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain was employed by University of Tokyo[15].
  • A notable student of Basil Hall Chamberlain was Ueda Kazutoshi[16].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain is recorded as male[17].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's Commons category is recorded as Basil Hall Chamberlain[19].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's family name is recorded as Chamberlain[20].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's given name is recorded as Basil[21].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Basil Hall Chamberlain[22].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's work location is recorded as Japan[23].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[24].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's described by source is recorded as Who's Who in the Far East[25].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Basil Hall Chamberlain's Commons Creator page is recorded as Basil Hall Chamberlain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Hall Chamberlain's place of birth was Southsea[2]. He was born on October 18, 1850[3]. His father was William Charles Chamberlain[10]. His mother was Eliza Jane Hall[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Among Basil Hall Chamberlain's employers was University of Tokyo[15]. He held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[14]. A notable student of him was Ueda Kazutoshi[16].

Death and Burial

Basil Hall Chamberlain died on February 15, 1935[5]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Hall Chamberlain has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Basil Hall Chamberlain born?

Born in Southsea[2], Basil Hall Chamberlain…

Where did Basil Hall Chamberlain die?

Basil Hall Chamberlain died in Portsmouth[4].

Who were Basil Hall Chamberlain's parents?

Basil Hall Chamberlain's father was William Charles Chamberlain[10]. Basil Hall Chamberlain's mother was Eliza Jane Hall[11].

What did Basil Hall Chamberlain do for work?

Basil Hall Chamberlain worked as translator[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Ueda Kazutoshi
    Mother Eliza Jane Hall
    Given name Basil
    Place of birth Southsea
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