Edward Seidensticker

American Japanologist (1921–2007)
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Edward Seidensticker
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Edward Seidensticker was born February 11, 1921, in Castle Rock.[1][2][3] He worked as a translator and historian.

He received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class, the National Book Award, the Kikuchi Kan Prize, and the Japan Foundation Award.[4] He died August 26, 2007, in Tokyo.[5][1][6][2]

Edward Seidensticker

Summary

Edward Seidensticker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castle Rock[2]. He was born on February 11, 1921[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on August 26, 2007[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Castle Rock[2], Edward Seidensticker…
  • Edward Seidensticker died in Tokyo[4].
  • Edward Seidensticker was born on February 11, 1921[3].
  • Edward Seidensticker died on August 26, 2007[5].
  • Edward Seidensticker held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Edward Seidensticker's professions included translator[6].
  • Edward Seidensticker worked as a historian[7].
  • Edward Seidensticker was employed by Stanford University[10].
  • Edward Seidensticker was employed by University of Michigan[11].
  • Edward Seidensticker was employed by Columbia University[12].
  • Edward Seidensticker was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • Edward Seidensticker's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[14].
  • Edward Seidensticker was educated at University of Colorado[15].
  • Edward Seidensticker received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[16].
  • Edward Seidensticker received the National Book Award[17].
  • Edward Seidensticker received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[18].
  • Edward Seidensticker received the Japan Foundation Award[19].
  • Edward Seidensticker is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Seidensticker's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Seidensticker's Commons category is recorded as Edward Seidensticker[22].
  • Edward Seidensticker's family name is recorded as Seidensticker[23].
  • Edward Seidensticker's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward Seidensticker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edward Seidensticker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Edward Seidensticker's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castle Rock[2], Edward Seidensticker… he was born on February 11, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Tokyo[14], a research university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1877[34], headquartered in Hongō campus[35]; and University of Colorado[15], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1876[38], headquartered in Denver[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and historian[7]. Employers include Stanford University[10], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1885[42], headquartered in Stanford[43]; University of Michigan[11], a public research university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1817[46], headquartered in Ann Arbor[47]; and Columbia University[12], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1754[50], headquartered in Manhattan[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1875[54]; National Book Award[17], a literary award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1936[57]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[18], a literary award[58], in Japan[59]; and Japan Foundation Award[19], an academic award[60], in Japan[61], founded in 1973[62].

Death and Burial

Edward Seidensticker died on August 26, 2007[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Seidensticker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Edward Seidensticker born?

Born in Castle Rock[2], Edward Seidensticker…

Where did Edward Seidensticker die?

Edward Seidensticker died in Tokyo[4].

What did Edward Seidensticker do for work?

Edward Seidensticker worked as translator[6] and historian[7].

Where did Edward Seidensticker go to school?

Edward Seidensticker was educated at Harvard University[13], University of Tokyo[14], and University of Colorado[15].

What awards did Edward Seidensticker receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[16], National Book Award[17], Kikuchi Kan Prize[18], and Japan Foundation Award[19].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University, University of Tokyo, University of Colorado
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