Fūtarō Yamada

Japanese novelist (1922–2001)
Person human Q654954
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Fūtarō Yamada

Summary

Fūtarō Yamada is a human[1]. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1922[3]. He died on July 28, 2001[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Fūtarō Yamada was born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2].
  • Fūtarō Yamada was born on January 4, 1922[3].
  • Fūtarō Yamada died on July 28, 2001[4].
  • Fūtarō Yamada held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Fūtarō Yamada held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Fūtarō Yamada worked as a lexicographer[5].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's professions included linguist[6].
  • Fūtarō Yamada worked as a novelist[7].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's professions included writer[8].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's professions included physician[9].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's education included a stint at Tokyo Medical University[13].
  • Fūtarō Yamada received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[14].
  • Fūtarō Yamada received the Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize[15].
  • Fūtarō Yamada is recorded as male[16].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's Commons category is recorded as Fūtarō Yamada[18].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Fūtarō Yamada[19].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's medical condition is recorded as Parkinson's disease[20].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[21].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '山田風太郎'}[22].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's name in kana is recorded as やまだ ふうたろう[23].
  • Fūtarō Yamada's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Fūtarō Yamada's place of birth was Hyōgo Prefecture[2]. He was born on January 4, 1922[3].

Education

Fūtarō Yamada was educated at Tokyo Medical University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], linguist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and physician[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[14], a literary award[25], in Japan[26] and Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize[15], a literary award[27], in Japan[28].

Death and Burial

Fūtarō Yamada died on July 28, 2001[4].

Why It Matters

Fūtarō Yamada ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include The Kouga Ninja Scrolls[31], a literary work[32]; Makai Tenshō[33], a serialized fiction[34]; and Ninja Wars[35], a film[36], directed by Kōsei Saitō[37].

FAQs

Where was Fūtarō Yamada born?

Fūtarō Yamada was born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2].

What did Fūtarō Yamada do for work?

Fūtarō Yamada worked as lexicographer[5], linguist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and physician[9].

Where did Fūtarō Yamada go to school?

Fūtarō Yamada was educated at Tokyo Medical University[13].

What awards did Fūtarō Yamada receive?

Honors received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[14] and Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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