Eiji Shirai

Japanese folklorist
Person human Q11579387
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Summary

Eiji Shirai was born on 1915[1] in Toyohashi[2]. He died on January 1, 2008[3]. He worked as a folklorist[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[6], Empire of Japan[7]
  • Educated at: Kokugakuin University[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Shirai[10]
  • Given name: Eiji[11]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[12]
  • Name in native language: 白井永二[13]
  • Name in kana: しらい えいじ[14]

FAQs

Where was Eiji Shirai born?

Eiji Shirai was born in Toyohashi[2].

What did Eiji Shirai do for work?

Eiji Shirai worked as a folklorist[4].

Where did Eiji Shirai go to school?

Eiji Shirai was educated at Kokugakuin University[8].

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    Parsifal cluster id → 936709
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    Isni → 0000000079512199
    Place of birth → Toyohashi
    Sex or gender → male
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