Nobuo Kanda

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Nobuo Kanda

Role / Field:

Japanese historian specializing in early Manchu history, known for his work on Qing dynasty sources.

Born:

1921-10-02

Died:

2003-12-30

Century / Era:

1921s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Professor Nobuo Kanda (神田 信夫, Kanda Nobuo; October 2, 1921 – December 30, 2003) was a Japanese historian who specialized in early Manchu history. He spent his early life in Taipei until he entered Tokyo Imperial University in 1941. He was appointed to an assistant professor in 1949 at Meiji University and taught there until 1992. He led various academies.

Career & Major Achievements

In 1964 he participated in launching the annual "Nojiriko Khuriltai", a conference of Altaist scholars. He approached the history of the Qing dynasty though Manchu literature. As a member of a study group on Manchu, he published the Manwen Laodang with romanized text, word-by-word translation, complete translation and notes from 1955 to 1963.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He frequently visited Taiwan to study the source archive of the Manwen Laodang, namely the Jiu Manzhou Dang. After Japan severed diplomatic relations with the ROC, he promoted the investigation of Manchu archives stored in Beijing. He also made efforts to identify historical materials that scattered around Europe and the U.S.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1921 (1921-10-02): Birth of Nobuo Kanda — Japanese historian specializing in early Manchu history, known for his work on Qing dynasty sources.
2. 1941: 1941 Milestone — He spent his early life in Taipei until he entered Tokyo Imperial University in 1941.
3. 1949: 1949 Milestone — He was appointed to an assistant professor in 1949 at Meiji University and taught there until 1992.
4. 1955: 1955 Milestone — As a member of a study group on Manchu, he published the Manwen Laodang with romanized text, word-by-word translation, complete translation and notes from 1955 to 1963.
5. 1964: 1964 Milestone — In 1964 he participated in launching the annual "Nojiriko Khuriltai", a conference of Altaist scholars.
6. 2003 (2003-12-30): Passing & Historical Legacy — Nobuo Kanda passed away on 2003-12-30, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Nobuo Kanda

True or False: “Nobuo Kanda's primary historical focus was the late Edo period of Japan.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His specialization was in early Manchu history and the study of the Qing dynasty through Manchu literature.

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