Hideo Itokawa

Japanese aerospace engineer (1912-1999)
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Hideo Itokawa

Summary

Hideo Itokawa is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1912[3]. He passed away in Maruko[4]. He died on February 21, 1999[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and design engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,096 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hideo Itokawa's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Hideo Itokawa passed away in Maruko[4].
  • Hideo Itokawa was born on July 20, 1912[3].
  • Hideo Itokawa died on February 21, 1999[5].
  • Hideo Itokawa held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Hideo Itokawa's native language[12].
  • Hideo Itokawa worked as a military flight engineer[6].
  • Hideo Itokawa's professions included engineer[7].
  • Hideo Itokawa's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hideo Itokawa's professions included design engineer[9].
  • Hideo Itokawa's field of work was rocket science[13].
  • Hideo Itokawa was employed by University of Tokyo[14].
  • Hideo Itokawa was educated at University of Tokyo[15].
  • Hideo Itokawa received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Hideo Itokawa is recorded as male[17].
  • Hideo Itokawa's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hideo Itokawa's Commons category is recorded as Hideo Itokawa[19].
  • Hideo Itokawa's family name is recorded as Itokawa[20].
  • Hideo Itokawa's given name is recorded as Hideo[21].
  • Hideo Itokawa studied under Yaoko Kaitani[22].
  • Hideo Itokawa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Hideo Itokawa's name in native language is recorded as 糸川 英夫[24].
  • Hideo Itokawa's Japanese court rank is recorded as Senior Fourth Rank[25].

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Origins and Family

Hideo Itokawa's place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on July 20, 1912[3]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Hideo Itokawa's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[15]. He studied under Yaoko Kaitani[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and design engineer[9]. Hideo Itokawa's field of work was rocket science[13]. Among his employers was University of Tokyo[14].

Recognition

Hideo Itokawa received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].

Death and Burial

Hideo Itokawa died on February 21, 1999[5]. He died in Maruko[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hideo Itokawa include 25143 Itokawa[26], a potentially hazardous asteroid[27].

Why It Matters

Hideo Itokawa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,096 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include 25143 Itokawa[26], a potentially hazardous asteroid[27].

FAQs

Where was Hideo Itokawa born?

Hideo Itokawa was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Hideo Itokawa die?

Hideo Itokawa passed away in Maruko[4].

What did Hideo Itokawa do for work?

Hideo Itokawa worked as military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and design engineer[9].

Where did Hideo Itokawa go to school?

Hideo Itokawa was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

What awards did Hideo Itokawa receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . 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. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Fourth Rank
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  2. 12w ago · PromePw · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Hideo
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Maruko
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
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