Fumiko Enchi

Japanese writer (1905–1986)
Person human Q264247
Fumiko Enchi
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Fumiko Enchi

Summary

Fumiko Enchi is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Asakusa-ku[2]. She was born on October 2, 1905[3]. She passed away in Ikenohata[4]. She died on November 12, 1986[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Fumiko Enchi…
  • Fumiko Enchi passed away in Ikenohata[4].
  • Fumiko Enchi was born on October 2, 1905[3].
  • Fumiko Enchi died on November 12, 1986[5].
  • Fumiko Enchi died on November 14, 1986[10].
  • Burial took place at Yanaka Cemetery[11].
  • Fumiko Enchi held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Fumiko Enchi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Fumiko Enchi's native language[14].
  • Fumiko Enchi worked as a writer[6].
  • Fumiko Enchi worked as a novelist[7].
  • Fumiko Enchi's professions included playwright[8].
  • Fumiko Enchi's education included a stint at Japan Women's University[15].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Female Literary Award[16].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Noma Literary Prize[17].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Women's Literature Prize[18].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Tanizaki Prize[19].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Japanese Literature Grand Prix[20].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Person of Cultural Merit[21].
  • Fumiko Enchi is recorded as female[22].
  • Fumiko Enchi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Fumiko Enchi's Commons category is recorded as Fumiko Enchi[24].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[25].
  • Fumiko Enchi's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Fumiko Enchi's described by source is recorded as Q113369276[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Fumiko Enchi… she was born on October 2, 1905[3]. Japanese was her native language[14].

Education

Fumiko Enchi was educated at Japan Women's University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Female Literary Award[16], a literary award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1946[30]; Noma Literary Prize[17], a literary award[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1941[33]; Women's Literature Prize[18], a literary award[34], in Japan[35]; Tanizaki Prize[19], a literary award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1965[38]; Japanese Literature Grand Prix[20], a literary award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1968[41]; and Person of Cultural Merit[21], a title of honor[42], in Japan[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 12, 1986[5] and November 14, 1986[10]. Fumiko Enchi passed away in Ikenohata[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[25]. She is buried at Yanaka Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Fumiko Enchi has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Fumiko Enchi born?

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Fumiko Enchi…

Where did Fumiko Enchi die?

Fumiko Enchi died in Ikenohata[4].

What did Fumiko Enchi do for work?

Fumiko Enchi worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8].

Where did Fumiko Enchi go to school?

Fumiko Enchi was educated at Japan Women's University[15].

What awards did Fumiko Enchi receive?

Honors received include Female Literary Award[16], Noma Literary Prize[17], Women's Literature Prize[18], and Tanizaki Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . link.springer.com. Retrieved . link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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