Patrick Hearn
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)
1850 — 1904
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Profession
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)
Born
June 27, 1850
Died
1904 (age ~54)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, university teacher
British EmpireBorn in LefkadaDied in Ōkubo
1850
Born in Lefkada (1850-06-27)
1863
EducationStudied at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens (1863–1867)
1890
Positionforeign government advisor in Meiji Japan
1904
Died in Ōkubo
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Yakumo Koizumi was a Greek and Irish writer, translator, and teacher whose work played a significant role in the introduction of the culture and literature of Japan to the mainstream Western world.
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Who is Patrick Hearn?+
Yakumo Koizumi was a Greek and Irish writer, translator, and teacher whose work played a significant role in the introduction of the culture and literature of Japan to the mainstream Western world.
What does the name Patrick mean?+
The name Patrick means "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is of French origin.
When was Patrick Hearn born?+
Patrick Hearn was born on June 27, 1850.
When did Patrick Hearn die?+
Patrick Hearn died in 1904, at approximately 54 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.
The name Patrick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Patrick — June 27, 1850
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Legend.
— anon
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