Mori Ōgai

Japanese novelist and army physician (1862-1922)
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Mori Ōgai

Summary

Mori Ōgai is a human[1]. Born in Tsuwano[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1862[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on July 8, 1922[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,099 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2].
  • Mori Ōgai died in Tokyo[4].
  • Mori Ōgai was born on February 17, 1862[3].
  • Mori Ōgai died on July 8, 1922[5].
  • Mori Ōgai died on July 9, 1922[12].
  • Burial took place at Kōfuku-ji Temple[13].
  • Mori Ōgai is buried at Zenrin Temple[14].
  • Burial took place at Yōmei-ji Temple[15].
  • Mori Ōgai's father was Shizuyasu Mori[16].
  • Among Mori Ōgai's spouses was Mori Shige[17].
  • Mori Ōgai was married to Toshiko Akamatsu[18].
  • A child of Mori Ōgai was Oto Mori[19].
  • A child of Mori Ōgai was Mori Mari[20].
  • A child of Mori Ōgai was Annu Kobori[21].
  • A child of Mori Ōgai was Rui Mori[22].
  • Mori Ōgai held citizenship in Japan[23].
  • Japanese was Mori Ōgai's native language[24].
  • Mori Ōgai worked as a linguist[6].
  • Mori Ōgai worked as a poet[7].
  • Mori Ōgai worked as a novelist[8].
  • Mori Ōgai's professions included translator[9].
  • Mori Ōgai's professions included physician[10].
  • Mori Ōgai's professions included physician writer[25].
  • Mori Ōgai was employed by Keio University[26].
  • Mori Ōgai's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[27].

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Origins and Family

Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2]. He was born on February 17, 1862[3]. His father was Shizuyasu Mori[16]. Japanese was his native language[24].

Education

Mori Ōgai's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], physician[10], and physician writer[25]. Among Mori Ōgai's employers was Keio University[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Dancing Girl[28], a literary work[29]; Utakata no ki[30], a literary work[31]; Vita Sexualis[32], a literary work[33]; Seinen[34], a literary work[35]; Fushinchu[36], a literary work[37]; and The Wild Geese[38], a literary work[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[40], a grade of an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1875[43] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[44], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1888[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mori Shige[17], a novelist[48], 1880–1936[49], of Japan[50] and Toshiko Akamatsu[18]. Children include Oto Mori[19], a physician[51], 1890–1967[52], of Japan[53]; Mori Mari[20], a novelist[54], 1903–1987[55], of Japan[56], awarded the Toshiko Tamura Prize[57]; Annu Kobori[21], an essayist[58], 1909–1998[59], of Japan[60]; and Rui Mori[22], an essayist[61], 1911–1991[62], of Japan[63].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 8, 1922[5] and July 9, 1922[12]. Mori Ōgai died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[64]. Recorded place of burial include Kōfuku-ji Temple[13], Zenrin Temple[14], and Yōmei-ji Temple[15].

Why It Matters

Mori Ōgai ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,099 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

He has been cited as an influence by Seichō Matsumoto[67], a writer[68], 1909–1992[69], of Japan[70], awarded the Akutagawa Prize[71].

Works attributed to him include Sansho the Bailiff[72], a film[73], directed by Kenji Mizoguchi[74]; Vita Sexualis[75], a literary work[76]; and The Wild Geese[77], a literary work[78].

FAQs

Where was Mori Ōgai born?

Mori Ōgai's place of birth was Tsuwano[2].

Where did Mori Ōgai die?

Mori Ōgai passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who were Mori Ōgai's parents?

Mori Ōgai's father was Shizuyasu Mori[16].

Who was Mori Ōgai married to?

Mori Ōgai's spouses include Mori Shige[17] and Toshiko Akamatsu[18].

What did Mori Ōgai do for work?

Mori Ōgai worked as linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and physician[10].

Where did Mori Ōgai go to school?

Mori Ōgai was educated at University of Tokyo[27].

What awards did Mori Ōgai receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[40] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[44].

Who did Mori Ōgai influence?

Mori Ōgai has been cited as an influence by Seichō Matsumoto[67].

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