Gyōki

Japanese monk and cartographer
Person human Q1136664
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Gyōki

Summary

Gyōki is a human[1]. Born in Ebara-ji Temple[2], he… he was born on 668[3]. He passed away in Kikō-ji Temple[4]. He died on February 23, 749[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6] and Buddhist monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gyōki's place of birth was Ebara-ji Temple[2].
  • Gyōki passed away in Kikō-ji Temple[4].
  • Gyōki was born on 668[3].
  • Gyōki died on February 23, 749[5].
  • Gyōki died on 749[9].
  • Burial took place at Chikurin-ji Temple[10].
  • Gyōki's father was Koshi no Saichi[11].
  • Gyōki's mother was Hachida no Konihime[12].
  • Gyōki held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Gyōki's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Gyōki worked as a Buddhist monk[7].
  • Gyōki's religion is recorded as Hossō-shū[14].
  • Gyōki is recorded as male[15].
  • Gyōki's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gyōki's Commons category is recorded as Gyōki[17].
  • Gyōki's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gyōki[18].
  • Gyōki studied under Dōshō[19].
  • Gyōki's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '行基'}[20].
  • Gyōki's name in kana is recorded as ぎょうき[21].
  • Gyōki's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Gyōki's place of birth was Ebara-ji Temple[2]. He was born on 668[3]. His father was Koshi no Saichi[11]. His mother was Hachida no Konihime[12].

Education

Gyōki studied under Dōshō[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6] and Buddhist monk[7].

Personal Life

Gyōki's religion is recorded as Hossō-shū[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 749[5] and 749[9]. Gyōki died in Kikō-ji Temple[4]. Burial took place at Chikurin-ji Temple[10].

Why It Matters

Gyōki ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Gyōki born?

Born in Ebara-ji Temple[2], Gyōki…

Where did Gyōki die?

Gyōki passed away in Kikō-ji Temple[4].

Who were Gyōki's parents?

Gyōki's father was Koshi no Saichi[11]. Gyōki's mother was Hachida no Konihime[12].

What did Gyōki do for work?

Gyōki worked as cartographer[6] and Buddhist monk[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Mother Hachida no Konihime
    Place of burial Chikurin-ji Temple
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