Saichō
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Summary
Saichō is a human[1]. He was born in Shiga district[2]. He was born on September 15, 767[3]. He died in Mount Hiei[4]. He died on June 26, 822[5]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[6], calligrapher[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,120 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Saichō was born in Shiga district[2].
- Saichō passed away in Mount Hiei[4].
- Saichō was born on September 15, 767[3].
- Saichō died on June 26, 822[5].
- Burial took place at Enryaku-ji Temple[10].
- Saichō's father was Mitsuno Momoe[11].
- Saichō held citizenship in Japan[12].
- Japanese was Saichō's native language[13].
- Saichō is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[14].
- Saichō's professions included Buddhist monk[6].
- Saichō's professions included calligrapher[7].
- Saichō worked as a philosopher[8].
- A notable student of Saichō was Kōjō[15].
- A notable student of Saichō was Gishin[16].
- A notable student of Saichō was Taihan[17].
- A notable student of Saichō was 円澄[18].
- A notable student of Saichō was Ennin[19].
- A notable student of Saichō was Ensai[20].
- A notable work attributed to Saichō is An Essay on the Protection of the Nation[21].
- A notable work attributed to Saichō is The Regulations for the Students of the Mountain School[22].
- Saichō's religion is recorded as Tendai[23].
- Saichō is recorded as male[24].
- Saichō's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Saichō's Commons category is recorded as Saicho[26].
- Saichō's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saicho[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Shiga district[2], Saichō… he was born on September 15, 767[3]. His father was Mitsuno Momoe[11]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[14]. Japanese was his native language[13].
Education
Studied under Gyōhyō[28], 0722–0797[29], of Japan[30]; Daosui[31], a Buddhist monk[32]; and 順暁[33], a monk[34], of Tang dynasty[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[6], calligrapher[7], and philosopher[8]. Notable students include Kōjō[15], a Buddhist monk[36], 0779–0858[37], of Japan[38]; Gishin[16], a Buddhist monk[39], 0781–0833[40]; Taihan[17], a Buddhist monk[41], 0778–0900[42], of Japan[43]; 円澄[18], a monk[44], 0772–0837[45]; Ennin[19], a Buddhist monk[46], 0793–0864[47], of Japan[48]; and Ensai[20], a Buddhist monk[49], of Japan[50].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include An Essay on the Protection of the Nation[21], a literary work[51], founded in 0818[52] and The Regulations for the Students of the Mountain School[22], a literary work[53].
Personal Life
Saichō's religion is recorded as Tendai[23].
Death and Burial
Saichō died on June 26, 822[5]. He died in Mount Hiei[4]. Burial took place at Enryaku-ji Temple[10].
Why It Matters
Saichō ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,120 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Saichō born?
Saichō was born in Shiga district[2].
Where did Saichō die?
Saichō died in Mount Hiei[4].
Who were Saichō's parents?
Saichō's father was Mitsuno Momoe[11].
What did Saichō do for work?
Saichō worked as Buddhist monk[6], calligrapher[7], and philosopher[8].