Shizuka Shirakawa
Japanese academician (1910-2006)
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Summary
Shizuka Shirakawa was born on April 9, 1910[1], in Fukui[2]. He died on October 30, 2006[3], in Kyoto[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], linguist[6], and sinologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,785 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
- Employer: Ritsumeikan University[11]
- Educated at: Ritsumeikan University[12]
- Award received: Order of Culture[13], Kikuchi Kan Prize[14], Person of Cultural Merit[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Shirakawa[17]
- Given name: Shizuka[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[19]
- Name in native language: 白川静[20]
- Name in kana: しらかわ しずか[21]
Why It Matters
Shizuka Shirakawa is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Shizuka Shirakawa born?
Shizuka Shirakawa's place of birth was Fukui[2].
Where did Shizuka Shirakawa die?
Shizuka Shirakawa died in Kyoto[4].
What did Shizuka Shirakawa do for work?
Shizuka Shirakawa worked as a university teacher[5], linguist[6], and sinologist[7].
Where did Shizuka Shirakawa go to school?
Shizuka Shirakawa was educated at Ritsumeikan University[12].
What awards did Shizuka Shirakawa receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[13], Kikuchi Kan Prize[14], and Person of Cultural Merit[15].