Ryōkan
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Ryōkan
Summary
Ryōkan is a human[1]. Born in Echigo Province[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1758[3]. He passed away in Japan[4]. He died on January 1, 1831[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], calligrapher[8], Buddhist monk[9], and monk[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ryōkan was born in Echigo Province[2].
- Ryōkan died in Japan[4].
- Ryōkan was born on January 1, 1758[3].
- Ryōkan was born on November 2, 1758[12].
- Ryōkan died on January 1, 1831[5].
- Ryōkan died on February 18, 1831[13].
- Ryōkan held citizenship in Japan[14].
- Ryōkan is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[15].
- Ryōkan's professions included poet[6].
- Ryōkan's professions included writer[7].
- Ryōkan's professions included calligrapher[8].
- Ryōkan's professions included Buddhist monk[9].
- Ryōkan's professions included monk[10].
- Ryōkan's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].
- Ryōkan is recorded as male[17].
- Ryōkan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Ryōkan's Commons category is recorded as Ryoukan[19].
- The cause of death was dysentery[20].
- Ryōkan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
- Ryōkan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
- Ryōkan's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ryōkan[23].
- Ryōkan's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '良寛'}[24].
- Ryōkan's name in kana is recorded as りょうかん[25].
- Ryōkan's has works in the collection is recorded as Metropolitan Museum of Art[26].
- Ryōkan's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Echigo Province[2], Ryōkan… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1758[3] and November 2, 1758[12]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], calligrapher[8], Buddhist monk[9], and monk[10].
Personal Life
Ryōkan's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1831[5] and February 18, 1831[13]. Ryōkan died in Japan[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[20].
Why It Matters
Ryōkan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by Rosanjin[30], a calligrapher[31], 1883–1959[32], of Japan[33].
FAQs
Where was Ryōkan born?
Ryōkan's place of birth was Echigo Province[2].
Where did Ryōkan die?
Ryōkan passed away in Japan[4].
What did Ryōkan do for work?
Ryōkan worked as poet[6], writer[7], calligrapher[8], Buddhist monk[9], and monk[10].
Who did Ryōkan influence?
Ryōkan has been cited as an influence by Rosanjin[30].