Hisashi Kimura

Japanese astronomer (1870–1943)
Person human Q2365567
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Hisashi Kimura

Summary

Hisashi Kimura is a human[1]. Born in Kanazawa[2], he… he was born on September 10, 1870[3]. He passed away in Setagaya[4]. He died on September 26, 1943[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hisashi Kimura's place of birth was Kanazawa[2].
  • Hisashi Kimura died in Setagaya[4].
  • Hisashi Kimura was born on September 10, 1870[3].
  • Hisashi Kimura was born on October 4, 1870[8].
  • Hisashi Kimura died on September 26, 1943[5].
  • Hisashi Kimura held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Hisashi Kimura's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Hisashi Kimura's field of work was astronomy[10].
  • Hisashi Kimura's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[11].
  • Hisashi Kimura received the Order of Culture[12].
  • Hisashi Kimura received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13].
  • Hisashi Kimura received the Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[14].
  • Hisashi Kimura was a member of Japan Academy[15].
  • Hisashi Kimura is recorded as male[16].
  • Hisashi Kimura's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hisashi Kimura's Commons category is recorded as Hisashi Kimura (astronomer)[18].
  • Hisashi Kimura's family name is recorded as Kimura[19].
  • Hisashi Kimura's given name is recorded as Hisashi[20].
  • Hisashi Kimura's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Hisashi Kimura's described by source is recorded as Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[22].
  • Hisashi Kimura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Hisashi Kimura's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '木村栄'}[24].
  • Hisashi Kimura's name in kana is recorded as きむら ひさし[25].
  • Hisashi Kimura's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].
  • Hisashi Kimura's dedicated heritage entity is recorded as Q139533836[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hisashi Kimura was born in Kanazawa[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 10, 1870[3] and October 4, 1870[8].

Education

Hisashi Kimura was educated at University of Tokyo[11].

Career and Affiliations

Hisashi Kimura's professions included astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[12], an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1937[30]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13], a science award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1824[33]; and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[14], an academic award[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1911[36].

Death and Burial

Hisashi Kimura died on September 26, 1943[5]. He passed away in Setagaya[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hisashi Kimura include Kimura[37], a lunar crater[38].

Why It Matters

Hisashi Kimura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Kimura[37], a lunar crater[38].

FAQs

Where was Hisashi Kimura born?

Born in Kanazawa[2], Hisashi Kimura…

Where did Hisashi Kimura die?

Hisashi Kimura died in Setagaya[4].

What did Hisashi Kimura do for work?

Hisashi Kimura worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Hisashi Kimura go to school?

Hisashi Kimura was educated at University of Tokyo[11].

What awards did Hisashi Kimura receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[12], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13], and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Order of Culture, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Imperial Prize of Japan Academy
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