William Elliot Griffis
American protestant minister and Japanologist (1843–1928)
William Elliot Griffis was born on September 17, 1843 in Philadelphia and died on February 5, 1928 in Winter Park, aged 84. Recorded occupations: writer, orientalist and teacher. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan. Fields of work: oriental studies, pedagogy and literary activity. Educated at Union College and Rutgers University. Honours include Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- September 17, 1843 · Philadelphia
- Died
- February 5, 1928 · Winter Park
- Age at death
- 84
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- writer, orientalist, teacher
- Positions held
- foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan
- Education
- Union College, Rutgers University
- Honours
- Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class
- Wikipedia editions
- 6 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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