Kōichi Ōtani

Japanese novelist and critic (1923-2014)
Person human Q11439096
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Kōichi Ōtani

Summary

Kōichi Ōtani is a human[1]. His place of birth was Osaka Prefecture[2]. He was born on November 25, 1923[3]. He died on May 25, 2014[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and critic[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Kōichi Ōtani's place of birth was Osaka Prefecture[2].
  • Kōichi Ōtani was born on November 25, 1923[3].
  • Kōichi Ōtani died on May 25, 2014[4].
  • Kōichi Ōtani held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Kōichi Ōtani held citizenship in Empire of Japan[9].
  • Kōichi Ōtani worked as a novelist[5].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's professions included critic[6].
  • Among Kōichi Ōtani's employers was Tezukayama Gakuin University[10].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's education included a stint at Kwansei Gakuin University[11].
  • Kōichi Ōtani is recorded as male[12].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's given name is recorded as Kōichi[14].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[15].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's name in native language is recorded as 大谷晃一[16].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's name in kana is recorded as おおたに こういち[17].
  • Kōichi Ōtani's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[18].

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Origins and Family

Kōichi Ōtani's place of birth was Osaka Prefecture[2]. He was born on November 25, 1923[3].

Education

Kōichi Ōtani was educated at Kwansei Gakuin University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[5] and critic[6]. Among Kōichi Ōtani's employers was Tezukayama Gakuin University[10].

Death and Burial

Kōichi Ōtani died on May 25, 2014[4].

Why It Matters

Kōichi Ōtani is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Kōichi Ōtani born?

Kōichi Ōtani's place of birth was Osaka Prefecture[2].

What did Kōichi Ōtani do for work?

Kōichi Ōtani worked as novelist[5] and critic[6].

Where did Kōichi Ōtani go to school?

Kōichi Ōtani was educated at Kwansei Gakuin University[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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