Deceased
Q313638
Lafcadio Hearn
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)
Born: June 27, 1850
(1850)
· Lefkada
Died: September 26, 1904
(1904)
· Ōkubo
Age at death: 54 years
Cause of death: myocardial infarction
Manner of death: natural causes
| Nationality | Ireland, Japan, British Empire |
|---|---|
| Occupation | writer, screenwriter, novelist, journalist, university teacher, children's writer, poet, translator, literary critic, collector of fairy tales |
| Field of work | journalism, horror literature, translating activity, teaching |
| Education | Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens |
| Employer | Matsue kita kōtō gakkō, Shimane Normal School, Fifth High School, Imperial University of Japan, Tokyo Imperial University, Waseda University |
| Position held | foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan |
| Gender | male |
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Source: Wikidata Q313638