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 ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[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's father was Ueda Kazutoshi[12].
  • Among Fumiko Enchi's spouses was Yoshimatsu Enchi[13].
  • Fumiko Enchi held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Fumiko Enchi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Fumiko Enchi's native language[16].
  • Fumiko Enchi's professions included writer[6].
  • Fumiko Enchi's professions included novelist[7].
  • Fumiko Enchi's professions included playwright[8].
  • Fumiko Enchi's education included a stint at Japan Women's University[17].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Female Literary Award[18].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Noma Literary Prize[19].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Women's Literature Prize[20].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Tanizaki Prize[21].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Japanese Literature Grand Prix[22].
  • Fumiko Enchi received the Person of Cultural Merit[23].
  • Fumiko Enchi is recorded as female[24].
  • Fumiko Enchi's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Fumiko Enchi's Commons category is recorded as Fumiko Enchi[26].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Fumiko Enchi… she was born on October 2, 1905[3]. Her father was Ueda Kazutoshi[12]. Japanese was her native language[16].

Education

Fumiko Enchi's education included a stint at Japan Women's University[17].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Female Literary Award[18], a literary award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1946[30]; Noma Literary Prize[19], a literary award[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1941[33]; Women's Literature Prize[20], a literary award[34], in Japan[35]; Tanizaki Prize[21], a literary award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1965[38]; Japanese Literature Grand Prix[22], a literary award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1968[41]; and Person of Cultural Merit[23], a title of honor[42], in Japan[43].

Personal Life

Fumiko Enchi was married to Yoshimatsu Enchi[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 12, 1986[5] and November 14, 1986[10]. Fumiko Enchi died in Ikenohata[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[27]. Burial took place at Yanaka Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Fumiko Enchi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Fumiko Enchi born?

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Fumiko Enchi…

Where did Fumiko Enchi die?

Fumiko Enchi died in Ikenohata[4].

Who were Fumiko Enchi's parents?

Fumiko Enchi's father was Ueda Kazutoshi[12].

Who was Fumiko Enchi married to?

Fumiko Enchi's spouses include Yoshimatsu Enchi[13].

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[17].

What awards did Fumiko Enchi receive?

Honors received include Female Literary Award[18], Noma Literary Prize[19], Women's Literature Prize[20], and Tanizaki Prize[21].

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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . 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] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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