Shinobu Orikuchi

Japanese writer and academic (1887–1953)
Person human Q3482286
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Shinobu Orikuchi

Summary

Shinobu Orikuchi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Osaka[2]. He was born on February 11, 1887[3]. He died on September 3, 1953[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Osaka[2], Shinobu Orikuchi…
  • Shinobu Orikuchi was born on February 11, 1887[3].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi died on September 3, 1953[4].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's professions included linguist[5].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi worked as a poet[6].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi worked as a novelist[7].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi worked as a writer[8].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi worked as a waka poet[13].
  • Among Shinobu Orikuchi's employers was Kokugakuin University[14].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi was employed by Keio University[15].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi was educated at Kokugakuin University[16].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi received the Japan Art Academy Prize[17].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi is recorded as male[18].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's Commons category is recorded as Shinobu Orikuchi[20].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Shinobu Orikuchi[21].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '折口信夫'}[23].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's name in kana is recorded as おりくち しのぶ[24].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's writing language is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Shinobu Orikuchi's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Shinobu Orikuchi was born in Osaka[2]. He was born on February 11, 1887[3].

Education

Shinobu Orikuchi's education included a stint at Kokugakuin University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and waka poet[13]. Employers include Kokugakuin University[14], a Shinto university[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1882[29], headquartered in Higashi[30] and Keio University[15], a private university[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in Mita[34].

Recognition

Shinobu Orikuchi received the Japan Art Academy Prize[17].

Death and Burial

Shinobu Orikuchi died on September 3, 1953[4].

Why It Matters

Shinobu Orikuchi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Shinobu Orikuchi born?

Shinobu Orikuchi's place of birth was Osaka[2].

What did Shinobu Orikuchi do for work?

Shinobu Orikuchi worked as linguist[5], poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Shinobu Orikuchi go to school?

Shinobu Orikuchi was educated at Kokugakuin University[16].

What awards did Shinobu Orikuchi receive?

Honors received include Japan Art Academy Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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