Yi Kwang-su
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Summary
Yi Kwang-su was born on March 4, 1892[1], in Chongju[2]. He died on October 25, 1950[3], in Manpo[4]. He worked as a poet[5], autobiographer[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (498 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of South Korean Dignitaries[10]
- Country of citizenship: Joseon[11], Korean Empire[12], Empire of Japan[13], South Korea[14]
- Native language: Korean[15]
- Employer: Seoul National University[16]
- Educated at: Waseda University[17], Meiji Gakuin Senior High School[18], Seoul National University[19]
- Notable work: Heartlessness[20], The Tragic History of Danjong[21]
- Religion or worldview: Cheondoism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Yi Kwang-su[24]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[25]
- Family name: Lee[26]
- Given name: Gwang-su[27]
- Significant event: North Korean abductions of South Koreans[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[30], Japanese[31]
- Name in native language: 이광수[32], 香山 光郞[33]
- Name in kana: い ぐわんす[34]
- Writing language: Korean[35], Japanese[36]
Why It Matters
Yi Kwang-su has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Yi Kwang-su born?
Yi Kwang-su's place of birth was Chongju[2].
Where did Yi Kwang-su die?
Yi Kwang-su passed away in Manpo[4].
What did Yi Kwang-su do for work?
Yi Kwang-su worked as a poet[5], autobiographer[6], journalist[7], and politician[8].
Where did Yi Kwang-su go to school?
Yi Kwang-su was educated at Waseda University[17], Meiji Gakuin Senior High School[18], and Seoul National University[19].