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Arthur Waley

British orientalist and sinologist (1889–1966)

  • Fame51.5
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Lived 1889–1966, aged 77United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    23 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1889–1966
    Aged 77
  • Awards
    6
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-04

Arthur David Waley was an English orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry. Among his honours were appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1952, receiving the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1953, and being invested as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 1956.

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United Kingdom
Last updated
2026-08-04
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Born
August 19, 1889
Died
June 27, 1966
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Last updated
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