Arai Hakuseki

Japanese scholar and official (1657–1725)
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Arai Hakuseki

Summary

Arai Hakuseki is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edo[2]. He was born on March 24, 1657[3]. He passed away in Sendagaya[4]. He died on June 29, 1725[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], economist[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edo[2], Arai Hakuseki…
  • Arai Hakuseki died in Sendagaya[4].
  • Arai Hakuseki was born on March 24, 1657[3].
  • Arai Hakuseki died on June 29, 1725[5].
  • Arai Hakuseki is buried at Kōtoku-ji Temple[12].
  • Arai Hakuseki held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Arai Hakuseki's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Arai Hakuseki worked as a writer[7].
  • Arai Hakuseki worked as a politician[8].
  • Arai Hakuseki worked as an economist[9].
  • Arai Hakuseki's professions included poet[10].
  • Arai Hakuseki worked as a historian[14].
  • Arai Hakuseki's field of work was history of Japan[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Oritaku Shiba no Ki[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Seiyō Kibun[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Sairan Igen[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Hankanfu[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Tokushi Yoron[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Arai Hakuseki is Koshitsū[21].
  • Arai Hakuseki's religion is recorded as Confucianism[22].
  • Arai Hakuseki is recorded as male[23].
  • Arai Hakuseki's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Arai Hakuseki's Commons category is recorded as Arai Hakuseki[25].
  • Arai Hakuseki's family name is recorded as Arai[26].
  • Arai Hakuseki's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Arai Hakuseki[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edo[2], Arai Hakuseki… he was born on March 24, 1657[3].

Education

Arai Hakuseki studied under Kinoshita Jun'an[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], economist[9], poet[10], and historian[14]. Arai Hakuseki's field of work was history of Japan[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Oritaku Shiba no Ki[16], a literary work[29], founded in 1716[30]; Seiyō Kibun[17], a literary work[31], founded in 1715[32]; Sairan Igen[18], a written work[33], founded in 1713[34]; Hankanfu[19], a genealogy book[35], founded in 1702[36]; Tokushi Yoron[20], a written work[37]; and Koshitsū[21], a literary work[38].

Personal Life

Arai Hakuseki's religion is recorded as Confucianism[22].

Death and Burial

Arai Hakuseki died on June 29, 1725[5]. He died in Sendagaya[4]. He is buried at Kōtoku-ji Temple[12].

Why It Matters

Arai Hakuseki ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

Works attributed to him include Seiyō Kibun[40], a literary work[41], founded in 1715[42]; Sairan Igen[43], a written work[44], founded in 1713[45]; Oritaku Shiba no Ki[46], a literary work[47], founded in 1716[48]; and Tokushi Yoron[49], a written work[50].

FAQs

Where was Arai Hakuseki born?

Arai Hakuseki was born in Edo[2].

Where did Arai Hakuseki die?

Arai Hakuseki died in Sendagaya[4].

What did Arai Hakuseki do for work?

Arai Hakuseki worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], economist[9], and poet[10].

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Class ancestry

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    Occupation philosopher, writer, politician +3
    Notable work Oritaku Shiba no Ki, Seiyō Kibun, Sairan Igen +4
    Writing language Classical Japanese, Classical Chinese
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