Hiraga Gennai
Japanese pharmacologist and writer (1728-1780)
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Summary
Hiraga Gennai was born on January 1, 1728[1], in Shido[2]. He died on January 24, 1780[3], in Tenma-chō Prison[4]. He worked as a writer[5], botanist[6], inventor[7], essayist[8], and pharmacist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,974 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hashiba[11]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[12]
- Occupation: naturalist[13]
- Student: Morishima Chūryō[14]
- Notable work: Shinrei Yaguchi no Watashi[15], Butsurui Hinshitsu[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Hiraga clan[18]
- Sexual orientation: gay[19]
- Commons category: Hiraga Gennai[20]
- Unmarried partner: Segawa Kikunojō II[21]
- Cause of death: tetanus[22]
- Family name: Hiraga[23], 白石[24]
- Given name: Kunitomo[25]
- Pseudonym: 源内[26], 元内[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hiraga Gennai[28]
- Student of: Tamura Ransui[29]
- Manner of death: death in custody[30]
- Convicted of: murder[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[32]
- Commons Creator page: Hiraga Gennai[33]
- Name in native language: 平賀 源内[34]
- Courtesy name: 子彝[35], 士彝[36]
- Art name: 鳩渓[37], 李山[38], 風来山人[39], 福内鬼外[40], 天竺浪人[41]
- Name in kana: ひらが げんない[42]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[43]
Why It Matters
Hiraga Gennai has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Hiraga Gennai born?
Hiraga Gennai was born in Shido[2].
Where did Hiraga Gennai die?
Hiraga Gennai died in Tenma-chō Prison[4].
What did Hiraga Gennai do for work?
Hiraga Gennai worked as a writer[5], botanist[6], inventor[7], essayist[8], and pharmacist[9].