Yatsuhashi Kengyo
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Yatsuhashi Kengyo
Summary
Yatsuhashi Kengyo is a human[1]. Born in Taira[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1614[3]. He died on July 13, 1685[4]. He worked as a blind musician[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Taira[2], Yatsuhashi Kengyo…
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo was born on January 1, 1614[3].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo died on July 13, 1685[4].
- Burial took place at Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple[8].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo held citizenship in Japan[9].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo worked as a blind musician[5].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's professions included composer[6].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo held the position of kengyō[10].
- A notable work attributed to Yatsuhashi Kengyo is Rokudan no shirabe[11].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo is recorded as male[12].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's medical condition is recorded as blindness[14].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's instrument is recorded as zokusō[15].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[16].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '八橋検校'}[17].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's name in kana is recorded as やつはし けんぎょう[18].
- Yatsuhashi Kengyo's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].
Body
Origins and Family
Yatsuhashi Kengyo's place of birth was Taira[2]. He was born on January 1, 1614[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include blind musician[5] and composer[6]. Yatsuhashi Kengyo held the position of kengyō[10].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Yatsuhashi Kengyo is Rokudan no shirabe[11]. Things named for him include yatsuhashi[20].
Death and Burial
Yatsuhashi Kengyo died on July 13, 1685[4]. He is buried at Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple[8].
Why It Matters
Yatsuhashi Kengyo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of hirajōshi scale[23], a Japanese musical scale[24]. Entities named for him include yatsuhashi[20].
FAQs
Where was Yatsuhashi Kengyo born?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo was born in Taira[2].
What did Yatsuhashi Kengyo do for work?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo worked as blind musician[5] and composer[6].
What did Yatsuhashi Kengyo discover?
Yatsuhashi Kengyo is credited as discoverer of hirajōshi scale[23].