Kanji Nishio

Japanese germanist, philosopher and historian
Person human Q11627744
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Kanji Nishio

Summary

Kanji Nishio is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1935[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on November 1, 2024[5]. He worked as a germanist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kanji Nishio's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Kanji Nishio died in Tokyo[4].
  • Kanji Nishio was born on July 20, 1935[3].
  • Kanji Nishio died on November 1, 2024[5].
  • Kanji Nishio held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Kanji Nishio's professions included germanist[6].
  • Kanji Nishio's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Kanji Nishio's professions included historian[8].
  • Kanji Nishio worked as a critic[9].
  • Among Kanji Nishio's employers was Shizuoka University[12].
  • Among Kanji Nishio's employers was University of Electro-Communications[13].
  • Among Kanji Nishio's employers was University of Tokyo[14].
  • Kanji Nishio's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[15].
  • Kanji Nishio received the The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[16].
  • Kanji Nishio is recorded as male[17].
  • Kanji Nishio's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was senility[19].
  • Kanji Nishio's family name is recorded as Nishio[20].
  • Kanji Nishio's given name is recorded as Kanji[21].
  • Kanji Nishio's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Kanji Nishio's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Kanji Nishio's affiliation is recorded as Japanese Society for History Textbook Reform[24].
  • Kanji Nishio's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '西尾幹二'}[25].
  • Kanji Nishio's name in kana is recorded as にしお かんじ[26].

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Origins and Family

Kanji Nishio's place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on July 20, 1935[3].

Education

Kanji Nishio's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include germanist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and critic[9]. Employers include Shizuoka University[12], a university[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1949[29], headquartered in Shizuoka[30]; University of Electro-Communications[13], a national university[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1949[33], headquartered in Tokyo[34]; and University of Tokyo[14], a research university[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1877[37], headquartered in Hongō campus[38].

Recognition

Kanji Nishio received the The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[16].

Death and Burial

Kanji Nishio died on November 1, 2024[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was senility[19].

Why It Matters

Kanji Nishio ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Kanji Nishio born?

Kanji Nishio's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Kanji Nishio die?

Kanji Nishio passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Kanji Nishio do for work?

Kanji Nishio worked as germanist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and critic[9].

Where did Kanji Nishio go to school?

Kanji Nishio was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

What awards did Kanji Nishio receive?

Honors received include The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . asahi.com. Retrieved . asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation germanist, philosopher, historian +1
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  2. 27d ago · Mcampany · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Affiliation Japanese Society for History Textbook Reform
    Award received
    Affiliation
    Employer Shizuoka University, University of Electro-Communications, University of Tokyo
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