Wasaburo Oishi

Japanese meteorologist (1874–1950)
Person human Q3180013
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Wasaburo Oishi

Summary

Wasaburo Oishi is a human[1]. He was born in Tosu[2]. He was born on March 15, 1874[3]. He died on December 18, 1950[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5], Esperantist[6], and climatologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (911 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tosu[2], Wasaburo Oishi…
  • Wasaburo Oishi was born on March 15, 1874[3].
  • Wasaburo Oishi died on December 18, 1950[4].
  • Wasaburo Oishi held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Wasaburo Oishi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's professions included meteorologist[5].
  • Wasaburo Oishi worked as an Esperantist[6].
  • Wasaburo Oishi worked as a climatologist[7].
  • Wasaburo Oishi received the Order of the Sacred Treasure[11].
  • Wasaburo Oishi is recorded as male[12].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Esperanto[14].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '大石和三郎'}[15].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's name in kana is recorded as おおいし わさぶろう[16].
  • Wasaburo Oishi's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Wasaburo Oishi was born in Tosu[2]. He was born on March 15, 1874[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist[5], Esperantist[6], and climatologist[7].

Recognition

Wasaburo Oishi received the Order of the Sacred Treasure[11].

Death and Burial

Wasaburo Oishi died on December 18, 1950[4].

Why It Matters

Wasaburo Oishi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (911 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

He is credited with the discovery of jet stream[20], a Q31840982[21].

FAQs

Where was Wasaburo Oishi born?

Born in Tosu[2], Wasaburo Oishi…

What did Wasaburo Oishi do for work?

Wasaburo Oishi worked as meteorologist[5], Esperantist[6], and climatologist[7].

What awards did Wasaburo Oishi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure[11].

What did Wasaburo Oishi discover?

Wasaburo Oishi is credited as discoverer of jet stream[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . cosmosmagazine.com. cosmosmagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . aos.wisc.edu. aos.wisc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . cosmosmagazine.com. cosmosmagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . cosmosmagazine.com. cosmosmagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Esperanto
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