Keiji Nishitani

Japanese philosopher (1900–1990)
Person human Q1993564
Keiji Nishitani
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Keiji Nishitani

Summary

Keiji Nishitani is a human[1]. Born in Ishikawa Prefecture[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1900[3]. He died on November 24, 1990[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Keiji Nishitani was born in Ishikawa Prefecture[2].
  • Keiji Nishitani was born on February 27, 1900[3].
  • Keiji Nishitani died on November 24, 1990[4].
  • Keiji Nishitani held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Keiji Nishitani held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Keiji Nishitani's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Keiji Nishitani's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Keiji Nishitani's professions included writer[7].
  • Among Keiji Nishitani's employers was Kyoto University[11].
  • Keiji Nishitani was employed by Ōtani University[12].
  • Keiji Nishitani's education included a stint at Kyoto University[13].
  • Keiji Nishitani received the Person of Cultural Merit[14].
  • Keiji Nishitani received the Goethe Medal[15].
  • Keiji Nishitani was a member of Japan Academy[16].
  • Keiji Nishitani's religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].
  • Keiji Nishitani is recorded as male[18].
  • Keiji Nishitani's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Keiji Nishitani's family name is recorded as Nishitani[20].
  • Keiji Nishitani's given name is recorded as Keiji[21].
  • Keiji Nishitani's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Keiji Nishitani's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '西谷啓治'}[23].
  • Keiji Nishitani's name in kana is recorded as にしたに けいじ[24].

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Origins and Family

Keiji Nishitani was born in Ishikawa Prefecture[2]. He was born on February 27, 1900[3].

Education

Keiji Nishitani was educated at Kyoto University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. Employers include Kyoto University[11], a national university[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1897[27], headquartered in Kyoto[28] and Ōtani University[12], a university[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1665[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Person of Cultural Merit[14], a title of honor[32], in Japan[33] and Goethe Medal[15], a cultural prize[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1955[36].

Personal Life

Keiji Nishitani's religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].

Death and Burial

Keiji Nishitani died on November 24, 1990[4].

Why It Matters

Keiji Nishitani has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Keiji Nishitani born?

Born in Ishikawa Prefecture[2], Keiji Nishitani…

What did Keiji Nishitani do for work?

Keiji Nishitani worked as philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

Where did Keiji Nishitani go to school?

Keiji Nishitani was educated at Kyoto University[13].

What awards did Keiji Nishitani receive?

Honors received include Person of Cultural Merit[14] and Goethe Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . goethe.de. goethe.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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