Nicholas of Japan

Russian Orthodox priest
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Nicholas of Japan
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Nicholas of Japan

Summary

Nicholas of Japan is a human[1]. Born in Smolensk[2], he… he was born on +1836-08-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on +1912-02-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], translator[7], missionary[8], writer[9], and Bible translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas of Japan's place of birth was Smolensk[2].
  • Nicholas of Japan died in Tokyo[4].
  • Nicholas of Japan was born on +1836-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nicholas of Japan died on +1912-02-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nicholas of Japan is buried at Yanaka Cemetery[12].
  • Nicholas of Japan held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Nicholas of Japan worked as a theologian[6].
  • Nicholas of Japan worked as a translator[7].
  • Nicholas of Japan's professions included missionary[8].
  • Nicholas of Japan worked as a writer[9].
  • Nicholas of Japan worked as a Bible translator[10].
  • Nicholas of Japan worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[14].
  • Nicholas of Japan's education included a stint at Smolensk Theological Seminary[15].
  • Nicholas of Japan was educated at Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[16].
  • Nicholas of Japan received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17].
  • Nicholas of Japan received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18].
  • Nicholas of Japan received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[19].
  • Nicholas of Japan received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[20].
  • Nicholas of Japan was a member of Eastern Orthodox Church[21].
  • Nicholas of Japan was a member of Eastern Christianity[22].
  • Nicholas of Japan's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].
  • Nicholas of Japan's image is recorded as Nicholas of Japan.jpg[24].
  • Nicholas of Japan is recorded as male[25].
  • Nicholas of Japan's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nicholas of Japan's ISNI is recorded as 0000000082510370[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Smolensk[2], Nicholas of Japan… he was born on +1836-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Smolensk Theological Seminary[15], a seminary[28] and Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[16], an academy[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1721[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], translator[7], missionary[8], writer[9], Bible translator[10], and Eastern Orthodox priest[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

Nicholas of Japan's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].

Death and Burial

Nicholas of Japan died on +1912-02-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. Burial took place at Yanaka Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nicholas of Japan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas of Japan born?

Nicholas of Japan was born in Smolensk[2].

Where did Nicholas of Japan die?

Nicholas of Japan died in Tokyo[4].

What did Nicholas of Japan do for work?

Nicholas of Japan worked as theologian[6], translator[7], missionary[8], writer[9], and Bible translator[10].

Where did Nicholas of Japan go to school?

Nicholas of Japan was educated at Smolensk Theological Seminary[15] and Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[16].

What awards did Nicholas of Japan receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[19], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [5] . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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