Hakuchō Masamune

Japanese writer (1879-1962)
Person human Q532541
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Hakuchō Masamune

Summary

Hakuchō Masamune is a human[1]. Born in Bizen[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1879[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on October 28, 1962[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hakuchō Masamune's place of birth was Bizen[2].
  • Hakuchō Masamune passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Hakuchō Masamune was born on March 3, 1879[3].
  • Hakuchō Masamune died on October 28, 1962[5].
  • Hakuchō Masamune held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Hakuchō Masamune held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Hakuchō Masamune's native language[12].
  • Hakuchō Masamune worked as a novelist[6].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's professions included writer[7].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Hakuchō Masamune was educated at Kyoto University[13].
  • Hakuchō Masamune received the Order of Culture[14].
  • Hakuchō Masamune received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[15].
  • Hakuchō Masamune received the Person of Cultural Merit[16].
  • Hakuchō Masamune is recorded as male[17].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's Commons category is recorded as Masamune Hakucho[19].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's family name is recorded as Masamune[20].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's given name is recorded as Tadao[21].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '正宗 忠夫'}[23].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '正宗 白鳥'}[24].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's name in kana is recorded as まさむね はくちょう[25].
  • Hakuchō Masamune's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Hakuchō Masamune's place of birth was Bizen[2]. He was born on March 3, 1879[3]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Hakuchō Masamune was educated at Kyoto University[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[14], an order[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1937[29]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], a literary award[30], in Japan[31]; and Person of Cultural Merit[16], a title of honor[32], in Japan[33].

Death and Burial

Hakuchō Masamune died on October 28, 1962[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Hakuchō Masamune ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hakuchō Masamune born?

Hakuchō Masamune's place of birth was Bizen[2].

Where did Hakuchō Masamune die?

Hakuchō Masamune passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Hakuchō Masamune do for work?

Hakuchō Masamune worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8].

Where did Hakuchō Masamune go to school?

Hakuchō Masamune was educated at Kyoto University[13].

What awards did Hakuchō Masamune receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[14], Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], and Person of Cultural Merit[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Japan, Empire of Japan
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