Yatsuhashi Kengyo
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Summary
Yatsuhashi Kengyo was born on January 1, 1614[1], in Taira[2]. He died on July 13, 1685[3]. He worked as a blind musician[4] and composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple[7]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
- Position held: kengyō[9]
- Notable work: Rokudan no shirabe[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Medical condition: blindness[12]
- Instrument: zokusō[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[14]
- Name in native language: 八橋検校[15]
- Name in kana: やつはし けんぎょう[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
- P14541: 2IF66H[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Yatsuhashi Kengyo include yatsuhashi[19].
Why It Matters
Yatsuhashi Kengyo has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
He is credited with the discovery of hirajōshi scale[22], a Japanese musical scale[23]. Entities named for him include yatsuhashi[19].
FAQs
Where was Yatsuhashi Kengyo born?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo was born in Taira[2].
What did Yatsuhashi Kengyo do for work?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo worked as a blind musician[4] and composer[5].
What did Yatsuhashi Kengyo discover?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo is credited as discoverer of hirajōshi scale[22].