Antonio Inoki

Japanese professional wrestler, businessman, and politician (1943-2022)
Person human Q45207
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Antonio Inoki

Summary

Antonio Inoki is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yokohama[2]. He was born on February 20, 1943[3]. He died in Minato[4]. He died on October 1, 2022[5]. He worked as a politician[6], professional wrestler[7], writer[8], actor[9], and martial artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,888 views/month, #5,939 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Antonio Inoki was born in Yokohama[2].
  • Antonio Inoki died in Minato[4].
  • Antonio Inoki was born on February 20, 1943[3].
  • Antonio Inoki died on October 1, 2022[5].
  • Antonio Inoki was married to Mitsuko Baishō[12].
  • Antonio Inoki held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Antonio Inoki held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Antonio Inoki's native language[15].
  • Antonio Inoki worked as a politician[6].
  • Antonio Inoki worked as a professional wrestler[7].
  • Antonio Inoki worked as a writer[8].
  • Antonio Inoki's professions included actor[9].
  • Antonio Inoki worked as a martial artist[10].
  • Antonio Inoki worked as a promoter[16].
  • Antonio Inoki held the position of member of the House of Councillors[17].
  • Antonio Inoki held the position of member of the House of Councillors[18].
  • Antonio Inoki held the position of member of the House of Councillors[19].
  • Antonio Inoki held the position of founder[20].
  • Antonio Inoki was educated at Q11543084[21].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Lyoto Machida[22].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Tatsumi Fujinami[23].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Akira Maeda[24].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Satoru Sayama[25].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Nobuhiko Takada[26].
  • A notable student of Antonio Inoki was Kazuyuki Fujita[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yokohama[2], Antonio Inoki… he was born on February 20, 1943[3]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Antonio Inoki's education included a stint at Q11543084[21]. He studied under Rikidōzan[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], professional wrestler[7], writer[8], actor[9], martial artist[10], and promoter[16]. Positions held include member of the House of Councillors[17], an elective office[29], in Japan[30] and founder[20], a position[31]. Notable students include Lyoto Machida[22], a rikishi[32], b. 1978[33], of Brazil[34]; Tatsumi Fujinami[23], a professional wrestler[35], b. 1953[36], of Japan[37], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame[38]; Akira Maeda[24]; Satoru Sayama[25]; Nobuhiko Takada[26]; and Kazuyuki Fujita[27].

Recognition

Awards received include WWE Hall of Fame[39], a professional wrestling hall of fame[40], founded in 1993[41]; Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[42], a professional wrestling hall of fame[43], in United States[44], founded in 1996[45]; The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[46], a grade of an order[47], in Japan[48], founded in 2003[49]; and Order of Friendship, 1st class[50].

Personal Life

Among Antonio Inoki's spouses was Mitsuko Baishō[12]. Religious affiliations include Shia Islam[51], an Islamic denomination[52] and Buddhism in Japan[53], a Buddhism of an area[54], in Japan[55], founded in 0600[56]. Political affiliations include Sports and Peace Party[57], a political party[58], in Japan[59], founded in 1989[60]; Japan Restoration Party[61], a defunct political party[62], in Japan[63], founded in 2012[64], headquartered in Shimanouchi[65]; Party for Japanese Kokoro[66], a political party[67], in Japan[68], founded in 2014[69], headquartered in Nagatachō[70]; Assembly to Energize Japan[71], a political party[72], in Japan[73], founded in 2015[74], headquartered in Sasazuka[75]; and Democratic Party for the People[76], a defunct political party[77], in Japan[78], founded in 2018[79], headquartered in Nagatachō[80].

Death and Burial

Antonio Inoki died on October 1, 2022[5]. He passed away in Minato[4]. The cause of death was wild-type transthyretin amyloid[81].

Why It Matters

Antonio Inoki ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,888 views/month, #5,939 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Inoki born?

Antonio Inoki was born in Yokohama[2].

Where did Antonio Inoki die?

Antonio Inoki passed away in Minato[4].

Who was Antonio Inoki married to?

Antonio Inoki's spouses include Mitsuko Baishō[12].

What did Antonio Inoki do for work?

Antonio Inoki worked as politician[6], professional wrestler[7], writer[8], actor[9], and martial artist[10].

Where did Antonio Inoki go to school?

Antonio Inoki was educated at Q11543084[21].

What awards did Antonio Inoki receive?

Honors received include WWE Hall of Fame[39], Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[42], The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[46], and Order of Friendship, 1st class[50].

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