Nishi Amane

Japanese philosopher and politician (1829–1897)
Person human Q906354
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Nishi Amane

Summary

Nishi Amane is a human[1]. He was born in Tsuwano[2]. He was born on +1829-03-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Oiso[4]. He died on +1897-01-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nishi Amane's place of birth was Tsuwano[2].
  • Nishi Amane passed away in Oiso[4].
  • Nishi Amane was born on +1829-03-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nishi Amane died on +1897-01-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[12].
  • Nishi Amane was married to Nishi Masuko[13].
  • Nishi Amane held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Nishi Amane's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Nishi Amane's professions included linguist[7].
  • Nishi Amane worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Nishi Amane worked as a writer[9].
  • Nishi Amane worked as a politician[10].
  • Nishi Amane held the position of Kinkei-no-ma shikō[15].
  • Nishi Amane held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].
  • Nishi Amane was employed by Bansho Shirabesho[17].
  • Among Nishi Amane's employers was Numazu Military Academy[18].
  • Among Nishi Amane's employers was Ministry of the Military[19].
  • Nishi Amane was employed by Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture[20].
  • Nishi Amane was employed by Ministry of the Imperial Household[21].
  • Among Nishi Amane's employers was Doitsugaku Kyōkaigakkō[22].
  • Nishi Amane was educated at Yōrōkan[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Nishi Amane is Q11580722[24].
  • Nishi Amane received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25].
  • Nishi Amane received the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[26].
  • Nishi Amane received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tsuwano[2], Nishi Amane… he was born on +1829-03-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Nishi Amane was educated at Yōrōkan[23]. He studied under Simon Vissering[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. Employers include Bansho Shirabesho[17], an educational institution[29], in Tokugawa shogunate[30], founded in 1856[31]; Numazu Military Academy[18], a military academy[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1868[34]; Ministry of the Military[19], a ministry[35], in Japan[36]; Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture[20], a ministry[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1871[39]; Ministry of the Imperial Household[21], a Ministries of Japan[40], in Japan[41]; and Doitsugaku Kyōkaigakkō[22], an organization[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1883[44]. Positions held include Kinkei-no-ma shikō[15], a position[45], in Empire of Japan[46], founded in 1890[47] and member of the House of Peers[16], a public office[48], in Japan[49].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nishi Amane is Q11580722[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25], a grade of an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1888[52]; Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1875[55]; Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[27], a grade of an order[56], in Japan[57], founded in 1875[58]; and Silver Medal with Yellow Ribbon[59], a grade of an order[60], founded in 1887[61].

Personal Life

Among Nishi Amane's spouses was Nishi Masuko[13].

Death and Burial

Nishi Amane died on +1897-01-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Oiso[4]. Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nishi Amane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Works attributed to him include Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors[64], an imperial rescript[65], in Empire of Japan[66], written by him[67].

FAQs

Where was Nishi Amane born?

Born in Tsuwano[2], Nishi Amane…

Where did Nishi Amane die?

Nishi Amane died in Oiso[4].

Who was Nishi Amane married to?

Nishi Amane's spouses include Nishi Masuko[13].

What did Nishi Amane do for work?

Nishi Amane worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and politician[10].

Where did Nishi Amane go to school?

Nishi Amane was educated at Yōrōkan[23].

What awards did Nishi Amane receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25], Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[26], Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[27], and Silver Medal with Yellow Ribbon[59].

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  1. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, philosopher +2
    Place of death Oiso
    Instance of human
    Noble title baron
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