Kanzō Uchimura

Japanese writer (1861–1930)
Person human Q485247
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Kanzō Uchimura

Summary

Kanzō Uchimura is a human[1]. Born in Koishikawa[2], he… he was born on March 26, 1861[3]. He died in Yodobashi[4]. He died on March 28, 1930[5]. He worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], religious writer[8], columnist[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Koishikawa[2], Kanzō Uchimura…
  • Kanzō Uchimura died in Yodobashi[4].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was born on March 26, 1861[3].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was born on March 23, 1861[12].
  • Kanzō Uchimura died on March 28, 1930[5].
  • Kanzō Uchimura is buried at Tama Cemetery[13].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's father was Uchimura Yoshiyuki[14].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was married to Shizuko Uchimura[15].
  • A child of Kanzō Uchimura was Rutsuko Uchimura[16].
  • A child of Kanzō Uchimura was Yūshi Uchimura[17].
  • Kanzō Uchimura held citizenship in Japan[18].
  • Japanese was Kanzō Uchimura's native language[19].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's professions included writer[6].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's professions included religious writer[8].
  • Kanzō Uchimura worked as a columnist[9].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's professions included essayist[10].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's professions included missionary[20].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was employed by University of Tokyo[21].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's education included a stint at Amherst College[22].
  • Kanzō Uchimura's education included a stint at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[23].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was educated at Tokyo School of Foreign Languages[24].
  • Kanzō Uchimura was educated at Sapporo Agricultural College[25].
  • A notable student of Kanzō Uchimura was Naoya Shiga[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Kanzō Uchimura is How I Became a Christian[27].

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Origins and Family

Kanzō Uchimura was born in Koishikawa[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 26, 1861[3] and March 23, 1861[12]. His father was Uchimura Yoshiyuki[14]. Japanese was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Amherst College[22], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30]; Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[23], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1833[33]; Tokyo School of Foreign Languages[24], a specialized school[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1899[36]; and Sapporo Agricultural College[25], a college[37], in Japan[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], religious writer[8], columnist[9], essayist[10], and missionary[20]. Kanzō Uchimura was employed by University of Tokyo[21]. A notable student of him was Naoya Shiga[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include How I Became a Christian[27], a literary work[39]; Japan and the Japanese[40], a literary work[41]; Consolations of a Christian[42], a literary work[43]; and Seeking Peace of Mind[44], a literary work[45].

Personal Life

Among Kanzō Uchimura's spouses was Shizuko Uchimura[15]. Children include Rutsuko Uchimura[16], 1894–1912[46], of Japan[47] and Yūshi Uchimura[17], a psychiatrist[48], 1897–1980[49], of Japan[50], awarded the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame[51]. Religious affiliations include Protestant church[52], a religious denomination[53] and Christianity[54], a major religious group[55], founded in 0033[56].

Death and Burial

Kanzō Uchimura died on March 28, 1930[5]. He passed away in Yodobashi[4]. Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Kanzō Uchimura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Ham Seok-heon[59], a philosopher[60], 1901–1989[61], of South Korea[62].

FAQs

Where was Kanzō Uchimura born?

Kanzō Uchimura was born in Koishikawa[2].

Where did Kanzō Uchimura die?

Kanzō Uchimura passed away in Yodobashi[4].

Who were Kanzō Uchimura's parents?

Kanzō Uchimura's father was Uchimura Yoshiyuki[14].

Who was Kanzō Uchimura married to?

Kanzō Uchimura's spouses include Shizuko Uchimura[15].

What did Kanzō Uchimura do for work?

Kanzō Uchimura worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], religious writer[8], columnist[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Kanzō Uchimura go to school?

Kanzō Uchimura was educated at Amherst College[22], Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[23], Tokyo School of Foreign Languages[24], and Sapporo Agricultural College[25].

Who did Kanzō Uchimura influence?

Kanzō Uchimura has been cited as an influence by Ham Seok-heon[59].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work How I Became a Christian, Japan and the Japanese, Consolations of a Christian +1
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