Shinobu Ishihara

Japanese ophthalmologist (1879–1963)
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Shinobu Ishihara

Summary

Shinobu Ishihara is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo Prefecture[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1879[3]. He passed away in Shimokawazu[4]. He died on January 3, 1963[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], and surgeon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo Prefecture[2], Shinobu Ishihara…
  • Shinobu Ishihara passed away in Shimokawazu[4].
  • Shinobu Ishihara was born on September 25, 1879[3].
  • Shinobu Ishihara died on January 3, 1963[5].
  • Shinobu Ishihara held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Shinobu Ishihara held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Shinobu Ishihara worked as an ophthalmologist[6].
  • Shinobu Ishihara worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Shinobu Ishihara worked as a surgeon[9].
  • Shinobu Ishihara was employed by University of Tokyo[13].
  • Among Shinobu Ishihara's employers was Gunma University[14].
  • Shinobu Ishihara was educated at University of Tokyo[15].
  • Shinobu Ishihara received the Person of Cultural Merit[16].
  • Shinobu Ishihara was a member of Japan Academy[17].
  • Shinobu Ishihara is recorded as male[18].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[20].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's Commons category is recorded as Shinobu Ishihara[21].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's family name is recorded as Ishihara[23].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's given name is recorded as Shinobu[24].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's Commons Creator page is recorded as Shinobu Ishihara[26].
  • Shinobu Ishihara's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '石原忍'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Shinobu Ishihara's place of birth was Tokyo Prefecture[2]. He was born on September 25, 1879[3].

Education

Shinobu Ishihara was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], and surgeon[9]. Employers include University of Tokyo[13], a research university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Hongō campus[31] and Gunma University[14], a university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1949[34], headquartered in Maebashi[35].

Recognition

Shinobu Ishihara received the Person of Cultural Merit[16].

Death and Burial

Shinobu Ishihara died on January 3, 1963[5]. He passed away in Shimokawazu[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Shinobu Ishihara include Ishihara test[36], a medical test type[37].

Why It Matters

Shinobu Ishihara ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

He is credited with the discovery of Ishihara test[39], a medical test type[40]. Entities named for him include Ishihara test[36], a medical test type[37].

FAQs

Where was Shinobu Ishihara born?

Born in Tokyo Prefecture[2], Shinobu Ishihara…

Where did Shinobu Ishihara die?

Shinobu Ishihara died in Shimokawazu[4].

What did Shinobu Ishihara do for work?

Shinobu Ishihara worked as ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], and surgeon[9].

Where did Shinobu Ishihara go to school?

Shinobu Ishihara was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

What awards did Shinobu Ishihara receive?

Honors received include Person of Cultural Merit[16].

What did Shinobu Ishihara discover?

Shinobu Ishihara is credited as discoverer of Ishihara test[39].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Shinobu
    Family name Ishihara
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