Hayashi Razan
Japanese philosopher (1583–1657)
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Summary
Hayashi Razan was born on January 1, 1583[1], in Kyoto[2]. He died on March 7, 1657[3], in Edo[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and scholar[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,639 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ichigaya-Yamabushichō[8]
- Child: Hayashi Gahō[9], Hayashi Dokkōsai[10]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
- Native language: Japanese[12]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[13]
- Educated at: Kennin-ji Temple[14]
- Student: Yamaga Sokō[15]
- Notable work: Honchō Tsugan[16], Kan'ei Shoka Keizuden[17]
- Religion or worldview: Confucianism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Hayashi clan[20]
- Ancestral home: Kaga Province[21]
- Commons category: Hayashi Razan[22]
- Family name: Hayashi[23]
- Pseudonym: 又三郎[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hayashi Razan[25]
- Student of: Fujiwara Seika[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[27]
- Birth name: 信勝[28]
- Name in native language: 林羅山[29]
- Courtesy name: 子信[30]
- Art name: 道春[31], 羅山[32]
- Name in kana: はやし らざん[33]
- Sibling: 林永喜[34]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[35]
Why It Matters
Hayashi Razan has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Honchō Tsugan[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was Hayashi Razan born?
Hayashi Razan was born in Kyoto[2].
Where did Hayashi Razan die?
Hayashi Razan died in Edo[4].
What did Hayashi Razan do for work?
Hayashi Razan worked as a philosopher[5] and scholar[6].
Where did Hayashi Razan go to school?
Hayashi Razan was educated at Kennin-ji Temple[14].