Arthur Waley
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Summary
Arthur Waley was born on August 19, 1889[1], in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2]. He died on June 27, 1966[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], sinologist[8], and orientalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,336 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[11]
- Father: David F Schloss[12]
- Spouse: Alison Waley[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Occupation: curator[15], art historian[16]
- Field of work: Asian studies[17], sinology[18]
- Employer: British Museum[19], SOAS, University of London[20]
- Educated at: Rugby School[21], King's College[22]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[24], Companion of Honour[25], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], Prix Stanislas Julien[27], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[28]
- Member of: Medieval Academy of America[29], Japan Academy[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Arthur Waley[32]
- Family name: Waley[33]
- Given name: Arthur[34]
- Relative: Margaret Waley[35]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Mandarin[37], Japanese[38], Classical Chinese[39], Classical Japanese[40], English[41]
- Commons Creator page: Arthur Waley[42]
- Birth name: Arthur David Schloss[43]
- Name in native language: Arthur Waley[44]
Why It Matters
Arthur Waley has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Waley born?
Arthur Waley was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2].
Where did Arthur Waley die?
Arthur Waley passed away in London[4].
Who were Arthur Waley's parents?
Arthur Waley's father was David F Schloss[12].
Who was Arthur Waley married to?
Arthur Waley's spouses include Alison Waley[13].
What did Arthur Waley do for work?
Arthur Waley worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], sinologist[8], and orientalist[9].
Where did Arthur Waley go to school?
Arthur Waley was educated at Rugby School[21] and King's College[22].
What awards did Arthur Waley receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[24], Companion of Honour[25], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].