Itō Keiichi

Japanese poet, novelist and writer (1917-2016)
Person human Q1675392
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Itō Keiichi

Summary

Itō Keiichi is a human[1]. Born in Mie Prefecture[2], he… he was born on August 23, 1917[3]. He passed away in Kobe[4]. He died on October 29, 2016[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and editing staff[9].

Key Facts

  • Itō Keiichi was born in Mie Prefecture[2].
  • Itō Keiichi died in Kobe[4].
  • Itō Keiichi was born on August 23, 1917[3].
  • Itō Keiichi died on October 29, 2016[5].
  • Itō Keiichi held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Itō Keiichi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Itō Keiichi's professions included poet[6].
  • Itō Keiichi's professions included novelist[7].
  • Itō Keiichi worked as a writer[8].
  • Itō Keiichi's professions included editing staff[9].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Naoki Prize[12].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[13].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Japan Art Academy Prize[14].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Imperial Prize[15].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Q11354954[16].
  • Itō Keiichi received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[17].
  • Itō Keiichi was a member of Japan Art Academy[18].
  • Itō Keiichi is recorded as male[19].
  • Itō Keiichi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Itō Keiichi's Commons category is recorded as Keiichi Itō[21].
  • Itō Keiichi's family name is recorded as Itō[22].
  • Itō Keiichi's given name is recorded as Keiichi[23].
  • Itō Keiichi's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Itō Keiichi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Itō Keiichi's name in native language is recorded as 伊藤桂一[26].

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Origins and Family

Itō Keiichi's place of birth was Mie Prefecture[2]. He was born on August 23, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and editing staff[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Naoki Prize[12], a literary award[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1935[29]; Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[13], a literary award[30], in Japan[31]; Japan Art Academy Prize[14], an art prize[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1942[34]; Imperial Prize[15], an art prize[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1950[37]; Q11354954[16], an award[38], in Japan[39]; and Medal with Purple Ribbon[17], a grade of an order[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1955[42].

Death and Burial

Itō Keiichi died on October 29, 2016[5]. He passed away in Kobe[4].

FAQs

Where was Itō Keiichi born?

Itō Keiichi's place of birth was Mie Prefecture[2].

Where did Itō Keiichi die?

Itō Keiichi passed away in Kobe[4].

What did Itō Keiichi do for work?

Itō Keiichi worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and editing staff[9].

What awards did Itō Keiichi receive?

Honors received include Naoki Prize[12], Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[13], Japan Art Academy Prize[14], and Imperial Prize[15].

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  20. [5] . bungei.cocolog-nifty.com. bungei.cocolog-nifty.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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