Shuroku Kuroiwa

Japanese writer and novelist (1862-1920)
Person human Q11179052
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Shuroku Kuroiwa

Summary

Shuroku Kuroiwa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kawakita[2]. He was born on November 20, 1862[3]. He passed away in The University of Tokyo Hospital[4]. He died on October 6, 1920[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's place of birth was Kawakita[2].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa died in The University of Tokyo Hospital[4].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa was born on November 20, 1862[3].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa died on October 6, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at Sōji-ji Temple[11].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Shuroku Kuroiwa's native language[13].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa worked as a writer[6].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's professions included novelist[7].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's professions included journalist[8].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's professions included translator[9].
  • Among Shuroku Kuroiwa's employers was Eiri Jiyū Shimbun[14].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa was employed by Miyako Shinbun[15].
  • Among Shuroku Kuroiwa's employers was Yorozu Chōhō[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Shuroku Kuroiwa is Q11567365[17].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa is recorded as male[19].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's sport is recorded as Renju[21].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's family name is recorded as Kuroiwa[22].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's pseudonym is recorded as 涙香小史[23].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's pseudonym is recorded as 冷眼士[24].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's pseudonym is recorded as 黒岩院周六涙香忠天居士[25].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's described by source is recorded as Who's Who in the Far East[26].
  • Shuroku Kuroiwa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Shuroku Kuroiwa was born in Kawakita[2]. He was born on November 20, 1862[3]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. Employers include Eiri Jiyū Shimbun[14], a party newspaper[28], founded in 1882[29]; Miyako Shinbun[15], a daily newspaper[30], in Empire of Japan[31], founded in 1884[32]; and Yorozu Chōhō[16], a daily newspaper[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1892[35], headquartered in Ginza[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Shuroku Kuroiwa is Q11567365[17].

Recognition

Shuroku Kuroiwa received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].

Death and Burial

Shuroku Kuroiwa died on October 6, 1920[5]. He passed away in The University of Tokyo Hospital[4]. He is buried at Sōji-ji Temple[11].

Why It Matters

Shuroku Kuroiwa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Edogawa Ranpo[38], a writer[39], 1894–1965[40], of Japan[41], awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon[42].

He is credited with the discovery of Renju[43], a mind sport[44].

FAQs

Where was Shuroku Kuroiwa born?

Shuroku Kuroiwa's place of birth was Kawakita[2].

Where did Shuroku Kuroiwa die?

Shuroku Kuroiwa died in The University of Tokyo Hospital[4].

What did Shuroku Kuroiwa do for work?

Shuroku Kuroiwa worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and translator[9].

What awards did Shuroku Kuroiwa receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].

Who did Shuroku Kuroiwa influence?

Shuroku Kuroiwa has been cited as an influence by Edogawa Ranpo[38].

What did Shuroku Kuroiwa discover?

Shuroku Kuroiwa is credited as discoverer of Renju[43].

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  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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