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Arthur Waley
British orientalist and sinologist (1889–1966).
The record
Arthur Waley was a British orientalist and sinologist. Born on 19 August 1889 in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Waley died on 27 June 1966 in London at the age of 76.
Waley studied at Rugby School and King's College. Honours include James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Prix Stanislas Julien and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Arthur Waley is No. 45,425 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 August 1889, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Died
- 27 June 1966, London (aged 76)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Poet, translator, writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Rugby School, King's College
- Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese, Classical Chinese, Classical Japanese
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
76
Lived to 76.
19 Aug
Shares a birthday with Bill Clinton and Coco Chanel.
6
One of 6 people in the Index born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with Victor McLaglen.
26
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Arthur Waley
- FatherDavid F Schloss
- SpouseAlison Waley
- SiblingDavid Waley
Honours and works
Awards
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize1942
- Prix Stanislas Julien1950
- Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America1955
- King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
- Companion of Honour
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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