Motoori Norinaga

Japanese scholar and philosopher (1730–1801)
Person human Q384647
Motoori Norinaga
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Motoori Norinaga

Summary

Motoori Norinaga is a human[1]. His place of birth was Matsusaka[2]. He was born on June 21, 1730[3]. He passed away in Matsusaka[4]. He died on October 5, 1801[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (800 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Matsusaka[2], Motoori Norinaga…
  • Motoori Norinaga died in Matsusaka[4].
  • Motoori Norinaga was born on June 21, 1730[3].
  • Motoori Norinaga died on October 5, 1801[5].
  • A child of Motoori Norinaga was Motoori Haruniwa[11].
  • Motoori Norinaga held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Motoori Norinaga's professions included linguist[6].
  • Motoori Norinaga's professions included poet[7].
  • Motoori Norinaga worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Motoori Norinaga's professions included writer[9].
  • Among Motoori Norinaga's employers was Kishū Domain[13].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Tanaka Michimaro[14].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Hattori Nakatsune[15].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Ishizuka Tatsumaro[16].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Natsume Mikamaro[17].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Nagase Masaki[18].
  • A notable student of Motoori Norinaga was Yokoi Chiaki[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Kojiki-den[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Genji Monogatari Nenkikō[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Shibun Yōryō[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Q11564178[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Q11260661[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Motoori Norinaga is Q17213939[25].
  • Motoori Norinaga is recorded as male[26].
  • Motoori Norinaga's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Motoori Norinaga was born in Matsusaka[2]. He was born on June 21, 1730[3].

Education

Studied under Hori Keizan[28], a physician[29], 1688–1757[30], of Tokugawa shogunate[31] and Kamo no Mabuchi[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Among Motoori Norinaga's employers was Kishū Domain[13]. Notable students include Tanaka Michimaro[14], 1724–1784[33], of Japan[34]; Hattori Nakatsune[15], 1757–1824[35]; Ishizuka Tatsumaro[16], a historian[36], 1764–1823[37], of Japan[38]; Natsume Mikamaro[17], 1773–1822[39]; Nagase Masaki[18], a Kokugaku scholar[40], 1765–1835[41]; and Yokoi Chiaki[19], 1738–1801[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kojiki-den[20], a literary work[43], founded in 1800[44]; Genji Monogatari Nenkikō[21], a written work[45]; Shibun Yōryō[22]; Q11564178[23]; Q11260661[24]; and Q17213939[25].

Personal Life

A child of Motoori Norinaga was Motoori Haruniwa[11].

Death and Burial

Motoori Norinaga died on October 5, 1801[5]. He died in Matsusaka[4].

Why It Matters

Motoori Norinaga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (800 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

Works attributed to him include Kojiki-den[47], a literary work[48], founded in 1800[49].

FAQs

Where was Motoori Norinaga born?

Motoori Norinaga's place of birth was Matsusaka[2].

Where did Motoori Norinaga die?

Motoori Norinaga passed away in Matsusaka[4].

What did Motoori Norinaga do for work?

Motoori Norinaga worked as linguist[6], poet[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].

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  12. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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