Lafcadio Hearn
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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