Fukuzawa Yukichi
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Summary
Fukuzawa Yukichi was born on January 10, 1835[1], in Dōjima[2]. He died on February 3, 1901[3], in Shiba-ku[4]. He worked as a translator[5], pedagogue[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], and critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,381 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zenpuku-ji Temple[11]
- Child: Mitsu Fukuzawa[12]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[13]
- Native language: Japanese[14]
- Occupation: journalist[15], writer[16], politician[17], businessperson[18], political scientist[19]
- Employer: Keio University[20]
- Educated at: Tekijuku[21]
- Student: Shinzō Morita[22]
- Notable work: Things western[23], An Outline of a Theory of Civilization[24], An Encouragement of Learning[25], 西洋旅案内[26], Puzzle[27], Worldwide[28], Teachings of Hibi[29], Calendar reform speech[30], Theory of the Imperial Family[31], The Complete Works of Fukuzawa[32], Training and Ambition[33], Fukuzawa's 100 Tales[34], Dingchou Public Commentary[35], Theory of Patience[36]
- Member of: Japan Academy[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Part of: 明治六大教育家[39]
- Commons category: Fukuzawa Yukichi[40]
- Cause of death: intracranial hemorrhage[41]
- Residence: Former Residence of Yukichi Fukuzawa[42]
- Family name: Fukuzawa[43]
- Given name: Yūkichi[44]
- Pseudonym: 明治卅弐年後之福翁[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Fukuzawa Yukichi[46]
- Commons gallery: Fukuzawa Yukichi[47]
- Relative: Momosuke Fukuzawa[48], Hikojirō Nakamigawa[49]
- Student of: Ogata Kōan[50], Moriyama Einosuke[51], Shōzan Shiraishi[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[54], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[55]
Why It Matters
Fukuzawa Yukichi has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Minakata Kumagusu[58], a biologist[59], 1867–1941[60], of Japan[61], specialised in natural history[62].
Works attributed to him include Datsu-A Ron[63], an editorial[64] and An Outline of a Theory of Civilization[65], a wasōbon[66].
FAQs
Where was Fukuzawa Yukichi born?
Fukuzawa Yukichi was born in Dōjima[2].
Where did Fukuzawa Yukichi die?
Fukuzawa Yukichi died in Shiba-ku[4].
What did Fukuzawa Yukichi do for work?
Fukuzawa Yukichi worked as a translator[5], pedagogue[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], and critic[9].
Where did Fukuzawa Yukichi go to school?
Fukuzawa Yukichi was educated at Tekijuku[21].
Who did Fukuzawa Yukichi influence?
Fukuzawa Yukichi has been cited as an influence by Minakata Kumagusu[58].