Yokoi Kinkoku
Japanese poet and painter (1761-1832)
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Summary
Yokoi Kinkoku was born on January 1, 1761[1], in Kusatsu[2]. He died on January 1, 1832[3], in Kyoto[4]. He worked as a poet[5], painter[6], Buddhist monk[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 10, 1832[10]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
- Religion or worldview: Jōdo-shū[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Yokoi Kinkoku[14]
- Family name: Yokoi[15]
- Student of: Gessho[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[17]
- Commons Creator page: Yokoi Kinkoku[18]
- Name in native language: 横井金谷[19]
- Name in kana: よこい きんこく[20]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[21], Metropolitan Museum of Art[22], Seattle Art Museum[23], Worcester Art Museum[24], Art Gallery of New South Wales[25], Los Angeles County Museum of Art[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Yokoi Kinkoku has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Yokoi Kinkoku born?
Yokoi Kinkoku's place of birth was Kusatsu[2].
Where did Yokoi Kinkoku die?
Yokoi Kinkoku died in Kyoto[4].
What did Yokoi Kinkoku do for work?
Yokoi Kinkoku worked as a poet[5], painter[6], Buddhist monk[7], and artist[8].