Shūsaku Endō
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Shūsaku Endō
Summary
Shūsaku Endō is a human[1]. Born in Nishisugamo[2], he… he was born on March 27, 1923[3]. He died in Keio University Hospital[4]. He died on September 29, 1996[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], university teacher[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,020 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Shūsaku Endō's place of birth was Nishisugamo[2].
- Born in Tokyo[12], Shūsaku Endō…
- Born in Tokyo[13], Shūsaku Endō…
- Shūsaku Endō passed away in Keio University Hospital[4].
- Shūsaku Endō passed away in Tokyo[14].
- Shūsaku Endō passed away in Tokyo[15].
- Shūsaku Endō was born on March 27, 1923[3].
- Shūsaku Endō died on September 29, 1996[5].
- Shūsaku Endō is buried at Saint Ignatius Church[16].
- Shūsaku Endō's father was Tsunehisa Endō[17].
- Shūsaku Endō's mother was Iku Endō[18].
- Among Shūsaku Endō's spouses was Junko Endō[19].
- A child of Shūsaku Endō was Ryūnosuke Endō[20].
- Shūsaku Endō held citizenship in Japan[21].
- Shūsaku Endō held citizenship in Empire of Japan[22].
- Japanese was Shūsaku Endō's native language[23].
- Shūsaku Endō's professions included writer[6].
- Shūsaku Endō's professions included novelist[7].
- Shūsaku Endō's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Shūsaku Endō worked as a university teacher[9].
- Shūsaku Endō's professions included playwright[10].
- Shūsaku Endō's professions included biographer[24].
- Shūsaku Endō was employed by Sophia University[25].
- Shūsaku Endō's education included a stint at Keio University[26].
- Shūsaku Endō's education included a stint at Nada Junior and Senior High School[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Nishisugamo[2], a dissolved municipality of Japan[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1889[30] and Tokyo[12], a de facto national capital[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1868[33]. Shūsaku Endō was born on March 27, 1923[3]. His father was Tsunehisa Endō[17]. His mother was Iku Endō[18]. Japanese was his native language[23].
Education
Educated at Keio University[26], a private university[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1858[36], headquartered in Mita[37] and Nada Junior and Senior High School[27], an unified secondary school in Japan[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1928[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], university teacher[9], playwright[10], and biographer[24]. Among Shūsaku Endō's employers was Sophia University[25].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Shūsaku Endō is Silence[41]. Things named for him include Endo Shusaku Literary Museum[42], a literary museum[43], in Japan[44], founded in 2000[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Akutagawa Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Japan[48], founded in 1935[49]; Mainichi Publication Culture Award[50], an award[51], in Japan[52], founded in 1947[53]; Shinchosha literature award[54], a literary award[55], in Japan[56], founded in 1954[57]; Tanizaki Prize[58], a literary award[59], in Japan[60], founded in 1965[61]; Order of St. Sylvester[62], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[63], in Vatican City[64], founded in 1841[65]; and Yomiuri Prize[66], a literary award[67], in Japan[68], founded in 1949[69].
Personal Life
Shūsaku Endō was married to Junko Endō[19]. A child of him was Ryūnosuke Endō[20]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[70].
Death and Burial
Shūsaku Endō died on September 29, 1996[5]. Recorded place of death include Keio University Hospital[4], a hospital[71], in Japan[72], founded in 1920[73] and Tokyo[14], a de facto national capital[74], in Japan[75], founded in 1868[76]. Recorded cause of death include hepatitis[77] and pneumonia[78]. Burial took place at Saint Ignatius Church[16].
Why It Matters
Shūsaku Endō ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,020 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Works attributed to him include Silence[81], a literary work[82]; The Sea and Poison[83], a literary work[84]; The Samurai[85], a literary work[86]; and Deep River[87], a literary work[88]. Entities named for him include Endo Shusaku Literary Museum[42], a literary museum[43], in Japan[44], founded in 2000[45].
FAQs
Where was Shūsaku Endō born?
Born in Nishisugamo[2], Shūsaku Endō…
Where did Shūsaku Endō die?
Shūsaku Endō passed away in Keio University Hospital[4].
Who were Shūsaku Endō's parents?
Shūsaku Endō's father was Tsunehisa Endō[17]. Shūsaku Endō's mother was Iku Endō[18].
Who was Shūsaku Endō married to?
Shūsaku Endō's spouses include Junko Endō[19].
What did Shūsaku Endō do for work?
Shūsaku Endō worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], university teacher[9], and playwright[10].
Where did Shūsaku Endō go to school?
Shūsaku Endō was educated at Keio University[26] and Nada Junior and Senior High School[27].
What awards did Shūsaku Endō receive?
Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[46], Mainichi Publication Culture Award[50], Shinchosha literature award[54], and Tanizaki Prize[58].