Maeno Ryōtaku

Japanese physician
Person human Q3791358
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Summary

Maeno Ryōtaku was born on January 1, 1723[1], in Edo[2]. He died on November 30, 1803[3], in Edo[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and translator[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
  • Employer: Nakatsu Domain[9]
  • Student: Shiba Kōkan[10], Ōtsuki Gentaku[11]
  • Notable work: Kaitai Shinsho[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Maeno Ryotaku[14]
  • Family name: Maeno[15], Q113550824[16]
  • Given name: Maeno[17]
  • Student of: Aoki Kon'yō[18]
  • Name in native language: 前野良沢[19]
  • Courtesy name: 子悦[20]
  • Art name: 蘭化[21]
  • Name in kana: まえの りょうたく[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
  • Japanese court rank: Senior Fourth Rank[24]

Why It Matters

Maeno Ryōtaku is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include Kaitai Shinsho[26], a written work[27].

FAQs

Where was Maeno Ryōtaku born?

Maeno Ryōtaku was born in Edo[2].

Where did Maeno Ryōtaku die?

Maeno Ryōtaku died in Edo[4].

What did Maeno Ryōtaku do for work?

Maeno Ryōtaku worked as a physician[5] and translator[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'ja', 'pl', 'ru', 'uk']
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  2. 4w ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Fourth Rank
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Kaitai Shinsho
    Country of citizenship → Japan
    Sex or gender → male
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