Santōka Taneda

Japanese poet (1882–1940)
Person human Q1029656
Santōka Taneda
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Summary

Santōka Taneda is a human[1]. Born in Hōfu-shi[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1882[3]. He passed away in Matsuyama[4]. He died on October 11, 1940[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and Buddhist monk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,526 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hōfu-shi[2].
  • Santōka Taneda died in Matsuyama[4].
  • Santōka Taneda was born on December 3, 1882[3].
  • Santōka Taneda died on October 11, 1940[5].
  • Santōka Taneda died on October 10, 1940[10].
  • Santōka Taneda held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Santōka Taneda's professions included poet[6].
  • Santōka Taneda worked as a writer[7].
  • Santōka Taneda worked as a Buddhist monk[8].
  • Santōka Taneda was educated at Waseda University[12].
  • Santōka Taneda's religion is recorded as Buddhism[13].
  • Santōka Taneda is recorded as male[14].
  • Santōka Taneda's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Santōka Taneda's Commons category is recorded as Taneda Santoka[16].
  • Santōka Taneda's family name is recorded as Taneda[17].
  • Santōka Taneda's described by source is recorded as Q139373368[18].
  • Santōka Taneda's described by source is recorded as Nihon Kokugo Daijiten Shukusatsuban (Daishichikan)[19].
  • Santōka Taneda's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[20].
  • Santōka Taneda's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '種田山頭火'}[21].
  • Santōka Taneda's name in kana is recorded as たねだ さんとうか[22].
  • Santōka Taneda's transliteration or transcription is recorded as Taneda Santōka[23].
  • Santōka Taneda's transliteration or transcription is recorded as Taneda Santoka[24].
  • Santōka Taneda's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].
  • Santōka Taneda's dedicated heritage entity is recorded as Santōka Furusato Museum[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hōfu-shi[2], Santōka Taneda… he was born on December 3, 1882[3].

Education

Santōka Taneda was educated at Waseda University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and Buddhist monk[8].

Personal Life

Santōka Taneda's religion is recorded as Buddhism[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 11, 1940[5] and October 10, 1940[10]. Santōka Taneda passed away in Matsuyama[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Santōka Taneda include 58466 Santoka[27], an asteroid[28].

Why It Matters

Santōka Taneda ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,526 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include 58466 Santoka[27], an asteroid[28].

FAQs

Where was Santōka Taneda born?

Santōka Taneda's place of birth was Hōfu-shi[2].

Where did Santōka Taneda die?

Santōka Taneda died in Matsuyama[4].

What did Santōka Taneda do for work?

Santōka Taneda worked as poet[6], writer[7], and Buddhist monk[8].

Where did Santōka Taneda go to school?

Santōka Taneda was educated at Waseda University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . The Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Waseda University
    Family name → Taneda
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    Country of citizenship → Japan
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