About Hōei Nojiri
Lived 1885 – 1977 (aged 91). Hōei Nojiri was a Japanese astronomer, editing staff and translator.
was a Japanese essayist and astronomer. He was a brother of the novelist Nojiri Haruhikoˀ, whose pen name was Osaragi Jirō.
In 1930 he coined the Japanese word for the then-newly-discovered dwarf planet Pluto. The name was then borrowed into Chinese and Korean.
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Who was Hōei Nojiri?
Japanese astronomer (1885-1977)
When was Hōei Nojiri born?
Hōei Nojiri was born on 15 November 1885 in Yokohama.
When did Hōei Nojiri die?
Hōei Nojiri died on 30 October 1977.
What was Hōei Nojiri's occupation?
Hōei Nojiri was an astronomer, editing staff and translator.
What nationality was Hōei Nojiri?
Hōei Nojiri was Japanese.
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