Lafcadio Hearn
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)
Lafcadio Hearn was born on June 27, 1850 in Lefkada and died on September 26, 1904 in Ōkubo, aged 54. Recorded occupations: writer and university teacher. Country of citizenship: British Empire. Positions held include foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan. Fields of work: journalism, horror literature, translating activity and teaching. Educated at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.
- Born
- June 27, 1850 · Lefkada
- Died
- September 26, 1904 · Ōkubo
- Age at death
- 54
- Citizenship
- British Empire
- Occupations
- writer, university teacher
- Positions held
- foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan
- Education
- Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
- Wikipedia editions
- 39 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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