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Japanese: 本多静六 - ほんだせいろく

1866-1952 A forestry scholar from the Meiji to Showa periods.
Born on July 2, 1866. After studying in Germany, he became an assistant professor at his alma mater, the Imperial University. He became Japan's first doctor of forestry with his book "Japanese Forest Plant Zone Theory," and became a professor at Tokyo Imperial University in 1900. He designed parks and gardens around Japan, including Hibiya Park and Meiji Shrine. He passed away on January 29, 1952, at the age of 85. He was born in Musashi, Saitama County. His maiden name was Yanagihara. His works include "Honda Silviculture."

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1866－1952　明治-昭和時代の林学者。
慶応2年7月2日生まれ。ドイツ留学後,母校帝国大学の助教授。「日本森林植物帯論」で日本初の林学博士となり,明治33年東京帝大教授。日比谷公園,明治神宮など各地の公園や庭園を設計した。昭和27年1月29日死去。85歳。武蔵(むさし)埼玉郡出身。旧姓は柳原。著作に「本多造林学」など。

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