Toshihiko Izutsu

Japanese author of many books on Islam and other religions (1914–1993)
Person human Q1334449
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Toshihiko Izutsu

Summary

Toshihiko Izutsu is a human[1]. He was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on May 4, 1914[3]. He passed away in Kanagawa Prefecture[4]. He died on January 7, 1993[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo[2], Toshihiko Izutsu…
  • Toshihiko Izutsu died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu was born on May 4, 1914[3].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu died on January 7, 1993[5].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's professions included linguist[6].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's professions included translator[7].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu worked as a writer[9].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's field of work was Eastern philosophy[14].
  • Among Toshihiko Izutsu's employers was McGill University[15].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's education included a stint at Keio University[16].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu was a member of Japan Academy[17].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu is recorded as male[19].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's family name is recorded as Idutsu[21].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's given name is recorded as Toshihiko[22].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '井筒俊彦'}[24].
  • Toshihiko Izutsu's name in kana is recorded as いづつ としひこ[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tokyo[2], Toshihiko Izutsu… he was born on May 4, 1914[3].

Education

Toshihiko Izutsu was educated at Keio University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. Toshihiko Izutsu's field of work was Eastern philosophy[14]. Among his employers was McGill University[15].

Personal Life

Toshihiko Izutsu's religion is recorded as Islam[18].

Death and Burial

Toshihiko Izutsu died on January 7, 1993[5]. He died in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].

Why It Matters

Toshihiko Izutsu ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Toshihiko Izutsu born?

Toshihiko Izutsu's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Toshihiko Izutsu die?

Toshihiko Izutsu passed away in Kanagawa Prefecture[4].

What did Toshihiko Izutsu do for work?

Toshihiko Izutsu worked as linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Toshihiko Izutsu go to school?

Toshihiko Izutsu was educated at Keio University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . id.ndl.go.jp. id.ndl.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . id.ndl.go.jp. id.ndl.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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