Ernest Fenollosa

American art historian and orientalist (1853-1908)
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Ernest Fenollosa

Summary

Ernest Fenollosa is a human[1]. Born in Salem[2], he… he was born on +1853-02-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1908-09-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a professor[6], art historian[7], japanologist[8], translator[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Fenollosa was born in Salem[2].
  • Ernest Fenollosa passed away in London[4].
  • Ernest Fenollosa was born on +1853-02-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Fenollosa was born on +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Ernest Fenollosa died on +1908-09-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernest Fenollosa died on +1908-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[14].
  • Ernest Fenollosa held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ernest Fenollosa worked as a professor[6].
  • Ernest Fenollosa worked as an art historian[7].
  • Ernest Fenollosa's professions included japanologist[8].
  • Ernest Fenollosa worked as a translator[9].
  • Ernest Fenollosa's professions included poet[10].
  • Ernest Fenollosa's professions included philosopher[16].
  • Ernest Fenollosa held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[17].
  • Among Ernest Fenollosa's employers was University of Tsukuba[18].
  • Ernest Fenollosa was employed by University of Tokyo[19].
  • Ernest Fenollosa was employed by Museum of Fine Arts Boston[20].
  • Ernest Fenollosa was educated at Salem High School[21].
  • Ernest Fenollosa's education included a stint at Harvard College[22].
  • Ernest Fenollosa's education included a stint at Museum of Fine Arts Boston[23].
  • A notable student of Ernest Fenollosa was Suwa Sozan[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernest Fenollosa is Epochs of Chinese and Japanese Art: An Outline History of East Asiatic Design[25].
  • Ernest Fenollosa received the Order of the Rising Sun[26].
  • Ernest Fenollosa received the Order of the Sacred Treasure[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Fenollosa was born in Salem[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1853-02-18T00:00:00Z[3] and +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].

Education

Educated at Salem High School[21], a high school[28], in United States[29]; Harvard College[22], a college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1636[32]; and Museum of Fine Arts Boston[23], an art museum[33], in United States[34], founded in 1870[35], headquartered in Boston[36]. Ernest Fenollosa studied under Kanō Eitoku[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], art historian[7], japanologist[8], translator[9], poet[10], and philosopher[16]. Employers include University of Tsukuba[18], a national university[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1973[40], headquartered in Tennodai[41]; University of Tokyo[19], a research university[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1877[44], headquartered in Hongō campus[45]; and Museum of Fine Arts Boston[20], an art museum[46], in United States[47], founded in 1870[48], headquartered in Boston[49]. Ernest Fenollosa held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[17]. A notable student of him was Suwa Sozan[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ernest Fenollosa is Epochs of Chinese and Japanese Art: An Outline History of East Asiatic Design[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun[26], an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1875[52] and Order of the Sacred Treasure[27], an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1888[55].

Personal Life

Ernest Fenollosa's religion is recorded as Buddhism[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1908-09-21T00:00:00Z[5] and +1908-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Ernest Fenollosa passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[57]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Ernest Fenollosa ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Fenollosa born?

Born in Salem[2], Ernest Fenollosa…

Where did Ernest Fenollosa die?

Ernest Fenollosa died in London[4].

What did Ernest Fenollosa do for work?

Ernest Fenollosa worked as professor[6], art historian[7], japanologist[8], translator[9], and poet[10].

Where did Ernest Fenollosa go to school?

Ernest Fenollosa was educated at Salem High School[21], Harvard College[22], and Museum of Fine Arts Boston[23].

What awards did Ernest Fenollosa receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun[26] and Order of the Sacred Treasure[27].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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