Naoya Shiga
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Summary
Naoya Shiga was born on February 20, 1883[1], in Ishinomaki[2]. He died on October 21, 1971[3], in Kanto Central Hospital for Public School Teachers[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and dramaturge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,985 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Aoyama Cemetery[9]
- Father: Naoharu Shiga[10]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[11], Empire of Japan[12]
- Native language: Japanese[13]
- Field of work: literature[14]
- Educated at: Tokyo Imperial University[15], Gakushuin High School[16]
- Student: Kōsaku Takii[17], Kazuo Ozaki[18], Kiku Amino[19], Toshimasa Shimamura[20], Kiyoshi Naoi[21], Hiroyuki Agawa[22]
- Notable work: At Kinosaki[23], Kozō no Kamisama[24], A Dark Night's Passing[25], 正義派[26], Haha no Shi to Atarashii Haha[27], Seibei to Hyōtan[28], Han no Hanzai[29], Wakai[30], Akanishi Kakita[31], 灰色の月[32], Araginu[33], 十一月三日午後の事[34], Manazuru[35]
- Award received: Order of Culture[36], Person of Cultural Merit[37]
- Member of: Shirakabaha[38], The Japan P.E.N Club[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Shiga Naoya[41]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[42]
- Residence: Onomichi Literature Gallery[43], Former House of Naoya Shiga[44]
- Family name: Shiga[45]
- Given name: Naoya[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shiga Naoya[47]
- Relative: Sukekoto Kadenokōji[48], Munemoto Yanagi[49], Shiga Naokata[50], Saneatsu Mushanokōji[51], Takao Nakae[52]
- Student of: Kanzō Uchimura[53]
- Manner of death: natural causes[54]
Why It Matters
Naoya Shiga has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to him include A Dark Night's Passing[57], a literary work[58].
FAQs
Where was Naoya Shiga born?
Naoya Shiga was born in Ishinomaki[2].
Where did Naoya Shiga die?
Naoya Shiga passed away in Kanto Central Hospital for Public School Teachers[4].
Who were Naoya Shiga's parents?
Naoya Shiga's father was Naoharu Shiga[10].
What did Naoya Shiga do for work?
Naoya Shiga worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and dramaturge[7].
Where did Naoya Shiga go to school?
Naoya Shiga was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[15] and Gakushuin High School[16].
What awards did Naoya Shiga receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[36] and Person of Cultural Merit[37].