Shinmura Izuru
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Summary
Shinmura Izuru was born on October 4, 1876[1], in Yamaguchi Prefecture[2]. He died on August 17, 1967[3], in Kyoto[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], Esperantist[6], essayist[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,226 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1876[10]
- Date of death: 1967[11]
- Father: Takayoshi Sekiguchi[12]
- Child: Takeshi Shinmura[13]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[14], Empire of Japan[15]
- Employer: University of Tokyo[16], Kyoto University[17], Tokyo Higher Normal School[18]
- Educated at: University of Tokyo[19], Shizuoka High School[20], First Higher School[21]
- Notable work: Kōjien[22]
- Award received: Order of Culture[23], Person of Cultural Merit[24]
- Member of: Japan Academy[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Izuru Shinmura[27]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[28]
- Family name: Shinmura[29]
- Student of: Ueda Kazutoshi[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Esperanto[31]
- Name in native language: 新村出[32]
- Name in kana: しんむら いずる[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Shinmura Izuru include Shinmura Izuru Prize[35], an award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1982[38].
Why It Matters
Shinmura Izuru has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Kōjien[41], a written work[42]. Entities named for him include Shinmura Izuru Prize[35], an award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1982[38].
FAQs
Where was Shinmura Izuru born?
Shinmura Izuru's place of birth was Yamaguchi Prefecture[2].
Where did Shinmura Izuru die?
Shinmura Izuru died in Kyoto[4].
Who were Shinmura Izuru's parents?
Shinmura Izuru's father was Takayoshi Sekiguchi[12].
What did Shinmura Izuru do for work?
Shinmura Izuru worked as a linguist[5], Esperantist[6], essayist[7], and philologist[8].
Where did Shinmura Izuru go to school?
Shinmura Izuru was educated at University of Tokyo[19], Shizuoka High School[20], and First Higher School[21].
What awards did Shinmura Izuru receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[23] and Person of Cultural Merit[24].