Hidehiko Matsumoto

Japanese jazz saxophonist, composer, bandmaster (1926-2000)
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Hidehiko Matsumoto

Summary

Hidehiko Matsumoto is a human[1]. He was born in Okayama Prefecture[2]. He was born on October 12, 1926[3]. He died in Tama[4]. He died on February 29, 2000[5]. He worked as an actor[6], saxophonist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hidehiko Matsumoto was born in Okayama Prefecture[2].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto passed away in Tama[4].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto was born on October 12, 1926[3].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto died on February 29, 2000[5].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto worked as an actor[6].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's professions included saxophonist[7].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's professions included composer[8].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's education included a stint at University of Electro-Communications[12].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's education included a stint at Hiroshima Prefectural Fuchū High School[13].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[14].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto received the Fumio Nanri Award[15].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[16].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto is recorded as male[17].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's genre is jazz[19].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's genre is swing[20].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's family name is recorded as Matsumoto[21].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's given name is recorded as Hidehiko[22].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's instrument is recorded as saxophone[23].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's instrument is recorded as tenor saxophone[24].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's name in native language is recorded as 松本英彦[26].
  • Hidehiko Matsumoto's name in kana is recorded as まつもと ひでひこ[27].

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Origins and Family

Hidehiko Matsumoto was born in Okayama Prefecture[2]. He was born on October 12, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at University of Electro-Communications[12], a national university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1949[30], headquartered in Tokyo[31] and Hiroshima Prefectural Fuchū High School[13], a Japanese high school[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1912[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], saxophonist[7], and composer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[14], a grade of an order[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1955[37]; Fumio Nanri Award[15], a music award[38], in Japan[39]; and Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[16], a grade of an order[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1875[42].

Death and Burial

Hidehiko Matsumoto died on February 29, 2000[5]. He passed away in Tama[4].

Why It Matters

Hidehiko Matsumoto ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Hidehiko Matsumoto born?

Hidehiko Matsumoto was born in Okayama Prefecture[2].

Where did Hidehiko Matsumoto die?

Hidehiko Matsumoto passed away in Tama[4].

What did Hidehiko Matsumoto do for work?

Hidehiko Matsumoto worked as actor[6], saxophonist[7], and composer[8].

Where did Hidehiko Matsumoto go to school?

Hidehiko Matsumoto was educated at University of Electro-Communications[12] and Hiroshima Prefectural Fuchū High School[13].

What awards did Hidehiko Matsumoto receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[14], Fumio Nanri Award[15], and Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[16].

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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Electro-Communications, Hiroshima Prefectural Fuchū High School
    Google knowledge graph id /g/122m3v41
    Given name Hidehiko
    Name in native language 松本英彦
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