Masaharu Anesaki

Japanese scholar of religion, critic (1873–1949)
Person human Q3850648
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Masaharu Anesaki

Summary

Masaharu Anesaki is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], he… he was born on July 25, 1873[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on July 23, 1949[5]. He worked as a writer[6], critic[7], philosopher[8], and politician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Masaharu Anesaki's place of birth was Kyoto[2].
  • Masaharu Anesaki passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Masaharu Anesaki was born on July 25, 1873[3].
  • Masaharu Anesaki died on July 23, 1949[5].
  • Masaharu Anesaki held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Masaharu Anesaki held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Masaharu Anesaki worked as a writer[6].
  • Masaharu Anesaki worked as a critic[7].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Masaharu Anesaki worked as a politician[9].
  • Masaharu Anesaki held the position of member of the House of Peers[13].
  • Masaharu Anesaki was employed by University of Tokyo[14].
  • Masaharu Anesaki was educated at University of Tokyo[15].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's education included a stint at Tokyo University[16].
  • Masaharu Anesaki received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Masaharu Anesaki received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Masaharu Anesaki is recorded as male[19].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's Commons category is recorded as Masaharu Anesaki[21].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's given name is recorded as Masaharu[22].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '姉崎正治'}[26].
  • Masaharu Anesaki's name in kana is recorded as あねさき まさはる[27].

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Origins and Family

Masaharu Anesaki was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on July 25, 1873[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tokyo[15], a research university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Hongō campus[31] and Tokyo University[16], a university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1877[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], critic[7], philosopher[8], and politician[9]. Among Masaharu Anesaki's employers was University of Tokyo[14]. He held the position of member of the House of Peers[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[35], in France[36] and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18], an award[37], in France[38].

Death and Burial

Masaharu Anesaki died on July 23, 1949[5]. He died in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Masaharu Anesaki has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Masaharu Anesaki born?

Born in Kyoto[2], Masaharu Anesaki…

Where did Masaharu Anesaki die?

Masaharu Anesaki died in Tokyo[4].

What did Masaharu Anesaki do for work?

Masaharu Anesaki worked as writer[6], critic[7], philosopher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Masaharu Anesaki go to school?

Masaharu Anesaki was educated at University of Tokyo[15] and Tokyo University[16].

What awards did Masaharu Anesaki receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17] and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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