Itō Chūta

Itō Chūta (1867–1954) was a Japanese architect, architecture critic and university teacher.

Also recorded as Ito Chuta; Itou Chuuta.

Itō Chūta in brief

Born
1867
Died
1954
Known for
architect, architecture critic, university teacher and historian
Place of birth
Yonezawa
Contents

Overview

Born at Yonezawa in 1867, died at Bunkyō-ku in 1954.

In detail

Itō Chūta studied at University of Tokyo, First Higher School and Tokyo School of Foreign Languages. the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is Japanese architecture.

Employment is recorded with University of Tokyo and Waseda University. Membership is recorded of Imperial Academy.

Works named in the authority record are Kashihara Jingū, Hōkokubyō, Miyazaki Jingū, Karafuto Shrine, Uesugi Shrine and Chōsen Jingū.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Itō Chūta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1050457: Itō Chūta

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