Jirō Kawamura

Japanese writer (1928–2008)
Person human Q552559
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Jirō Kawamura

Summary

Jirō Kawamura is a human[1]. He was born in Nagoya[2]. He was born on January 28, 1928[3]. He died on February 7, 2008[4]. He worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], and literary critic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Jirō Kawamura's place of birth was Nagoya[2].
  • Jirō Kawamura was born on January 28, 1928[3].
  • Jirō Kawamura died on February 7, 2008[4].
  • Jirō Kawamura held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Jirō Kawamura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Jirō Kawamura's professions included writer[5].
  • Jirō Kawamura's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Jirō Kawamura worked as a translator[7].
  • Jirō Kawamura worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Jirō Kawamura was employed by Aichi University of Education[12].
  • Jirō Kawamura was employed by Tokyo Metropolitan University[13].
  • Jirō Kawamura was employed by Nagoya University[14].
  • Jirō Kawamura was educated at University of Tokyo[15].
  • Jirō Kawamura received the Sei Itō Award[16].
  • Jirō Kawamura received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[17].
  • Jirō Kawamura received the Kamei Katsuichirō Prize[18].
  • Jirō Kawamura received the Japan Art Academy Prize[19].
  • Jirō Kawamura is recorded as male[20].
  • Jirō Kawamura's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jirō Kawamura's family name is recorded as Kawamura[22].
  • Jirō Kawamura's given name is recorded as Jirō[23].
  • Jirō Kawamura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • Jirō Kawamura's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '川村二郎'}[25].
  • Jirō Kawamura's name in kana is recorded as かわむら じろう[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nagoya[2], Jirō Kawamura… he was born on January 28, 1928[3].

Education

Jirō Kawamura was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], and literary critic[8]. Employers include Aichi University of Education[12], a university[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1943[29], headquartered in Kariya[30]; Tokyo Metropolitan University[13], a university[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1949[33]; and Nagoya University[14], a national university[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1939[36], headquartered in Nagoya[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Sei Itō Award[16], a literary award[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1990[40]; Medal with Purple Ribbon[17], a grade of an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1955[43]; Kamei Katsuichirō Prize[18], an award[44]; and Japan Art Academy Prize[19], an art prize[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1942[47].

Death and Burial

Jirō Kawamura died on February 7, 2008[4].

Why It Matters

Jirō Kawamura has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Jirō Kawamura born?

Born in Nagoya[2], Jirō Kawamura…

What did Jirō Kawamura do for work?

Jirō Kawamura worked as writer[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], and literary critic[8].

Where did Jirō Kawamura go to school?

Jirō Kawamura was educated at University of Tokyo[15].

What awards did Jirō Kawamura receive?

Honors received include Sei Itō Award[16], Medal with Purple Ribbon[17], Kamei Katsuichirō Prize[18], and Japan Art Academy Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  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
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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