Mori Ōgai
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Mori Ōgai
Summary
Mori Ōgai is a human[1]. Born in Tsuwano[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1862[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on July 8, 1922[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,714 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2].
- Mori Ōgai died in Tokyo[4].
- Mori Ōgai was born on February 17, 1862[3].
- Mori Ōgai died on July 8, 1922[5].
- Mori Ōgai died on July 9, 1922[12].
- Burial took place at Kōfuku-ji Temple[13].
- Mori Ōgai is buried at Zenrin Temple[14].
- Burial took place at Yōmei-ji Temple[15].
- Mori Ōgai's father was Shizuyasu Mori[16].
- Among Mori Ōgai's spouses was Mori Shige[17].
- Mori Ōgai was married to Toshiko Akamatsu[18].
- A child of Mori Ōgai was Oto Mori[19].
- A child of Mori Ōgai was Mori Mari[20].
- A child of Mori Ōgai was Annu Kobori[21].
- A child of Mori Ōgai was Rui Mori[22].
- Mori Ōgai held citizenship in Japan[23].
- Japanese was Mori Ōgai's native language[24].
- Mori Ōgai worked as a linguist[6].
- Mori Ōgai worked as a poet[7].
- Mori Ōgai worked as a novelist[8].
- Mori Ōgai's professions included translator[9].
- Mori Ōgai's professions included physician[10].
- Mori Ōgai's professions included physician writer[25].
- Mori Ōgai was employed by Keio University[26].
- Mori Ōgai's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2]. He was born on February 17, 1862[3]. His father was Shizuyasu Mori[16]. Japanese was his native language[24].
Education
Mori Ōgai's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], physician[10], and physician writer[25]. Among Mori Ōgai's employers was Keio University[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Dancing Girl[28], a literary work[29]; Utakata no ki[30], a literary work[31]; Vita Sexualis[32]; Seinen[33]; Fushinchu[34]; and The Wild Geese[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[36], a grade of an order[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1875[39]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[40], a grade of an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1888[43]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[44], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1888[47]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[48], a grade of an order[49], in Japan[50], founded in 1888[51]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[52], a grade of an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1888[55]; and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[56], a grade of an order[57], in Japan[58], founded in 1888[59].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mori Shige[17], a novelist[60], 1880–1936[61], of Japan[62] and Toshiko Akamatsu[18]. Children include Oto Mori[19], a physician[63], 1890–1967[64], of Japan[65]; Mori Mari[20], a novelist[66], 1903–1987[67], of Japan[68], awarded the Toshiko Tamura Prize[69]; Annu Kobori[21], an essayist[70], 1909–1998[71], of Japan[72]; and Rui Mori[22], an essayist[73], 1911–1991[74], of Japan[75].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 8, 1922[5] and July 9, 1922[12]. Mori Ōgai died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[76]. Recorded place of burial include Kōfuku-ji Temple[13], Zenrin Temple[14], and Yōmei-ji Temple[15].
Why It Matters
Mori Ōgai ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,714 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He has been cited as an influence by Seichō Matsumoto[79], a writer[80], 1909–1992[81], of Japan[82], awarded the Akutagawa Prize[83].
Works attributed to him include Sansho the Bailiff[84], a film[85], directed by Kenji Mizoguchi[86]; Vita Sexualis[87], a literary work[88]; and The Wild Geese[89], a literary work[90].
FAQs
Where was Mori Ōgai born?
Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2].
Where did Mori Ōgai die?
Mori Ōgai passed away in Tokyo[4].
Who were Mori Ōgai's parents?
Mori Ōgai's father was Shizuyasu Mori[16].
Who was Mori Ōgai married to?
Mori Ōgai's spouses include Mori Shige[17] and Toshiko Akamatsu[18].
What did Mori Ōgai do for work?
Mori Ōgai worked as linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and physician[10].
Where did Mori Ōgai go to school?
Mori Ōgai was educated at University of Tokyo[27].
What awards did Mori Ōgai receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[36], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[40], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[44], and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[48].
Who did Mori Ōgai influence?
Mori Ōgai has been cited as an influence by Seichō Matsumoto[79].