Kotō Bunjirō

Japanese geologist (1856–1935)
Person human Q861591
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Kotō Bunjirō

Summary

Kotō Bunjirō is a human[1]. His place of birth was Iwami Province[2]. He was born on April 8, 1856[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on March 8, 1935[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and seismologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Iwami Province[2], Kotō Bunjirō…
  • Kotō Bunjirō passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Kotō Bunjirō was born on April 8, 1856[3].
  • Kotō Bunjirō was born on January 1, 1856[9].
  • Kotō Bunjirō died on March 8, 1935[5].
  • Kotō Bunjirō died on January 1, 1935[10].
  • Kotō Bunjirō held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Kotō Bunjirō worked as a geologist[6].
  • Kotō Bunjirō's professions included seismologist[7].
  • Among Kotō Bunjirō's employers was University of Tokyo[12].
  • Kotō Bunjirō received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[13].
  • Kotō Bunjirō was a member of Imperial Academy[14].
  • Kotō Bunjirō is recorded as male[15].
  • Kotō Bunjirō's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kotō Bunjirō's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '小藤文次郎'}[17].
  • Kotō Bunjirō's name in kana is recorded as ことう ぶんじろう[18].
  • Kotō Bunjirō's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Iwami Province[2], Kotō Bunjirō… Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1856[3] and January 1, 1856[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and seismologist[7]. Among Kotō Bunjirō's employers was University of Tokyo[12].

Recognition

Kotō Bunjirō received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 8, 1935[5] and January 1, 1935[10]. Kotō Bunjirō passed away in Tokyo[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Kotō Bunjirō include kotoite[20], a mineral species[21].

Why It Matters

Kotō Bunjirō has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

Entities named for him include kotoite[20], a mineral species[21].

FAQs

Where was Kotō Bunjirō born?

Kotō Bunjirō's place of birth was Iwami Province[2].

Where did Kotō Bunjirō die?

Kotō Bunjirō passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Kotō Bunjirō do for work?

Kotō Bunjirō worked as geologist[6] and seismologist[7].

What awards did Kotō Bunjirō receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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