Takeshi Saitō

literary scholar in Japan
Person human Q11500484
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Summary

Takeshi Saitō was born on January 1, 1887[1], in Tomino[2]. He died on January 1, 1982[3], in Minami-Enokichō[4]. He worked as a literary scholar[5], translator[6], and lexicographer[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: February 3, 1887[9]
  • Date of death: July 4, 1982[10]
  • Place of burial: Tama Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[12], Empire of Japan[13]
  • Employer: University of Tokyo[14], Tokyo Woman's Christian University[15], International Christian University[16]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[17]
  • Award received: Person of Cultural Merit[18], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20]
  • Member of: Japan Academy[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Takeshi Saitō[23]
  • Cause of death: traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage[24]
  • Family name: Saitō[25]
  • Given name: Takeshi[26]
  • Significant event: 斎藤勇東大名誉教授惨殺事件[27]
  • Manner of death: homicide[28]
  • Name in kana: さいとう たけし[29]
  • Different from: Isamu Saitō[30]
  • Japanese court rank: Senior Third Rank[31]

FAQs

Where was Takeshi Saitō born?

Takeshi Saitō's place of birth was Tomino[2].

Where did Takeshi Saitō die?

Takeshi Saitō passed away in Minami-Enokichō[4].

What did Takeshi Saitō do for work?

Takeshi Saitō worked as a literary scholar[5], translator[6], and lexicographer[7].

Where did Takeshi Saitō go to school?

Takeshi Saitō was educated at University of Tokyo[17].

What awards did Takeshi Saitō receive?

Honors received include Person of Cultural Merit[18], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[19], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Third Rank
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imported from → —
    National portrait gallery (london) person id → mp89494
    Place of burial → Tama Cemetery
    Date of death → +1982-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1982-07-04T00:00:00Z
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