Itō Jinsai

Japanese philosopher (1627–1705)
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Itō Jinsai
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Itō Jinsai

Summary

Itō Jinsai is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1627[3]. He died in Kyoto[4]. He died on April 5, 1705[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and Confucian scholar[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Itō Jinsai's place of birth was Kyoto[2].
  • Itō Jinsai passed away in Kyoto[4].
  • Itō Jinsai was born on August 30, 1627[3].
  • Itō Jinsai died on April 5, 1705[5].
  • Burial took place at Nison-in Temple[9].
  • A child of Itō Jinsai was Itō Tōgai[10].
  • A child of Itō Jinsai was Itō Baiu[11].
  • A child of Itō Jinsai was Itō Kaitei[12].
  • A child of Itō Jinsai was Itō Rangū[13].
  • A child of Itō Jinsai was Itō Chikuri[14].
  • Itō Jinsai held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Itō Jinsai's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Itō Jinsai's professions included Confucian scholar[7].
  • A notable student of Itō Jinsai was Kagawa Shūtoku[16].
  • A notable student of Itō Jinsai was Matsuoka Joan[17].
  • A notable student of Itō Jinsai was Tanabe Marekata[18].
  • A notable student of Itō Jinsai was Jiken Goi[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Itō Jinsai is Dōjimon[20].
  • Itō Jinsai's religion is recorded as Confucianism[21].
  • Itō Jinsai is recorded as male[22].
  • Itō Jinsai's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Itō Jinsai is associated with the kogaku movement[24].
  • Itō Jinsai's Commons category is recorded as Itoh Jinsai[25].
  • Itō Jinsai's family name is recorded as Itō[26].
  • Itō Jinsai's work location is recorded as Kogidō[27].

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Origins and Family

Itō Jinsai's place of birth was Kyoto[2]. He was born on August 30, 1627[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and Confucian scholar[7]. Notable students include Kagawa Shūtoku[16], a physician[28], 1683–1755[29], of Tokugawa shogunate[30]; Matsuoka Joan[17], a herbalist[31], 1668–1746[32], of Tokugawa shogunate[33]; Tanabe Marekata[18], 1653–1738[34], of Tokugawa shogunate[35]; and Jiken Goi[19], 1641–1721[36], of Japan[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Itō Jinsai is Dōjimon[20].

Personal Life

Children include Itō Tōgai[10], a Confucian scholar[38], 1670–1736[39], of Japan[40]; Itō Baiu[11], an essayist[41], 1683–1745[42], of Tokugawa shogunate[43]; Itō Kaitei[12], b. 1686[44], of Tokugawa shogunate[45]; Itō Rangū[13], a Confucian scholar[46], 1694–1778[47], of Tokugawa shogunate[48]; and Itō Chikuri[14], a Confucian scholar[49], 1692–1756[50], of Tokugawa shogunate[51]. Itō Jinsai's religion is recorded as Confucianism[21].

Death and Burial

Itō Jinsai died on April 5, 1705[5]. He passed away in Kyoto[4]. He is buried at Nison-in Temple[9].

Why It Matters

Itō Jinsai ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Itō Jinsai born?

Born in Kyoto[2], Itō Jinsai…

Where did Itō Jinsai die?

Itō Jinsai died in Kyoto[4].

What did Itō Jinsai do for work?

Itō Jinsai worked as philosopher[6] and Confucian scholar[7].

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  18. [5] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Dōjimon
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art
    Occupation philosopher, Confucian scholar
    Religion or worldview Confucianism
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