Ryōkan
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Summary
Ryōkan was born on January 1, 1758[1], in Echigo Province[2]. He died on January 1, 1831[3], in Japan[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], calligrapher[7], Buddhist monk[8], and monk[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,846 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 2, 1758[11]
- Date of death: February 18, 1831[12]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[13]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[14]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Ryoukan[17]
- Cause of death: dysentery[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[20]
- Commons Creator page: Ryōkan[21]
- Name in native language: 良寛[22]
- Name in kana: りょうかん[23]
- Has works in the collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
Why It Matters
Ryōkan has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
He has been cited as an influence by Rosanjin[28], a calligrapher[29], 1883–1959[30], of Japan[31].
FAQs
Where was Ryōkan born?
Ryōkan's place of birth was Echigo Province[2].
Where did Ryōkan die?
Ryōkan passed away in Japan[4].
What did Ryōkan do for work?
Ryōkan worked as a poet[5], writer[6], calligrapher[7], Buddhist monk[8], and monk[9].
Who did Ryōkan influence?
Ryōkan has been cited as an influence by Rosanjin[28].