Tokutomi Sohō

Japanese writer (1863–1957)
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Tokutomi Sohō
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Tokutomi Sohō

Summary

Tokutomi Sohō is a human[1]. Born in Minamata[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1863[3]. He died in Atami[4]. He died on November 2, 1957[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Minamata[2], Tokutomi Sohō…
  • Tokutomi Sohō's place of birth was Kamimashiki district[11].
  • Tokutomi Sohō passed away in Atami[4].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was born on March 14, 1863[3].
  • Tokutomi Sohō died on November 2, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[12].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's father was Tokutomi Kazutaka[13].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's mother was Hisako Tokutomi[14].
  • Tokutomi Sohō held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Tokutomi Sohō's native language[16].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's professions included journalist[6].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's professions included historian[7].
  • Tokutomi Sohō worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's professions included politician[9].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's field of work was history of Japan[17].
  • Tokutomi Sohō held the position of member of the House of Peers[18].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was employed by Q17221321[19].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was employed by Min'yūsha[20].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was employed by Kokumin Shinbun[21].
  • Tokutomi Sohō's education included a stint at Kumamoto Yogakko[22].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was educated at Doshisha Academy[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Tokutomi Sohō is Q11638365[24].
  • Tokutomi Sohō received the Order of Culture[25].
  • Tokutomi Sohō received the Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[26].
  • Tokutomi Sohō was a member of Imperial Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Minamata[2], a city of Japan[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1889[30] and Kamimashiki district[11], a district of Japan[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1879[33]. Tokutomi Sohō was born on March 14, 1863[3]. His father was Tokutomi Kazutaka[13]. His mother was Hisako Tokutomi[14]. Japanese was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Kumamoto Yogakko[22], a school[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1871[36] and Doshisha Academy[23], a school[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1875[39]. Tokutomi Sohō studied under Dwight Whitney Learned[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], and politician[9]. Tokutomi Sohō's field of work was history of Japan[17]. Employers include Q17221321[19], a private school in Edo-period Japan or China[41], in Japan[42]; Min'yūsha[20], a publishing house[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1887[45], headquartered in Kyōbashi-ku[46]; and Kokumin Shinbun[21], a daily newspaper[47], in Empire of Japan[48], founded in 1890[49]. He held the position of member of the House of Peers[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tokutomi Sohō is Q11638365[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[25], an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1937[52] and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[26], an academic award[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1911[55].

Death and Burial

Tokutomi Sohō died on November 2, 1957[5]. He died in Atami[4]. He is buried at Tama Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Tokutomi Sohō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Tokutomi Sohō born?

Tokutomi Sohō's place of birth was Minamata[2].

Where did Tokutomi Sohō die?

Tokutomi Sohō passed away in Atami[4].

Who were Tokutomi Sohō's parents?

Tokutomi Sohō's father was Tokutomi Kazutaka[13]. Tokutomi Sohō's mother was Hisako Tokutomi[14].

What did Tokutomi Sohō do for work?

Tokutomi Sohō worked as journalist[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], and politician[9].

Where did Tokutomi Sohō go to school?

Tokutomi Sohō was educated at Kumamoto Yogakko[22] and Doshisha Academy[23].

What awards did Tokutomi Sohō receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[25] and Imperial Prize of Japan Academy[26].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [40] . wikidata.org.

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  27. [55] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation journalist, historian, literary critic +1
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    Educated at Kumamoto Yogakko, Doshisha Academy
    Student of Dwight Whitney Learned
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