Hirayama Shin

Japanese astronomer (1867–1945)
Person human Q4497856
Hirayama Shin
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Hirayama Shin

Summary

Hirayama Shin is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on June 10, 1867[3]. He passed away in Suwa[4]. He died on February 6, 1945[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and surveyor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo[2], Hirayama Shin…
  • Hirayama Shin died in Suwa[4].
  • Hirayama Shin was born on June 10, 1867[3].
  • Hirayama Shin died on February 6, 1945[5].
  • Hirayama Shin held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Japanese was Hirayama Shin's native language[10].
  • Hirayama Shin worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Hirayama Shin worked as a surveyor[7].
  • Hirayama Shin's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Among Hirayama Shin's employers was University of Tokyo[12].
  • Hirayama Shin's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[13].
  • Hirayama Shin received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[14].
  • Hirayama Shin was a member of Japan Academy[15].
  • Hirayama Shin is recorded as male[16].
  • Hirayama Shin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hirayama Shin's Commons category is recorded as Shin Hirayama (astronomer)[18].
  • Hirayama Shin's family name is recorded as Hirayama[19].
  • Hirayama Shin's given name is recorded as Shin[20].
  • Hirayama Shin's relative is recorded as Kenjirō Shōda[21].
  • Hirayama Shin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Hirayama Shin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '平山信'}[23].
  • Hirayama Shin's name in kana is recorded as ひらやま しん[24].
  • Hirayama Shin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Hirayama Shin was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on June 10, 1867[3]. Japanese was his native language[10].

Education

Hirayama Shin's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and surveyor[7]. Hirayama Shin's field of work was astronomy[11]. Among his employers was University of Tokyo[12].

Recognition

Hirayama Shin received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[14].

Death and Burial

Hirayama Shin died on February 6, 1945[5]. He died in Suwa[4].

Why It Matters

Hirayama Shin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Hirayama Shin born?

Hirayama Shin was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Hirayama Shin die?

Hirayama Shin died in Suwa[4].

What did Hirayama Shin do for work?

Hirayama Shin worked as astronomer[6] and surveyor[7].

Where did Hirayama Shin go to school?

Hirayama Shin was educated at University of Tokyo[13].

What awards did Hirayama Shin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . www6.plala.or.jp. www6.plala.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Shin
    Field of work astronomy
    Family name Hirayama
    Employer
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