Ken Domon

Japanese photographer (1909–1990)
Person human Q3195028
Ken Domon
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Ken Domon

Summary

Ken Domon is a human[1]. Born in Sakata[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1909[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on September 15, 1990[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], journalist[7], and photojournalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sakata[2], Ken Domon…
  • Ken Domon died in Tokyo[4].
  • Ken Domon was born on October 25, 1909[3].
  • Ken Domon died on September 15, 1990[5].
  • Ken Domon is buried at Yahashira Cemetery[10].
  • Ken Domon held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Ken Domon held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Ken Domon worked as a photographer[6].
  • Ken Domon's professions included journalist[7].
  • Ken Domon worked as a photojournalist[8].
  • Ken Domon's field of work was photography[13].
  • Ken Domon's education included a stint at Nihon University[14].
  • Ken Domon received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[15].
  • Ken Domon received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Ken Domon is recorded as male[17].
  • Ken Domon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ken Domon's Commons category is recorded as Ken Domon[19].
  • Ken Domon's family name is recorded as Domon[20].
  • Ken Domon's given name is recorded as Ken[21].
  • Ken Domon's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ken Domon[22].
  • Ken Domon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Ken Domon's Commons Creator page is recorded as 土門拳[24].
  • Ken Domon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '土門拳'}[25].
  • Ken Domon's name in kana is recorded as どもん けん[26].
  • Ken Domon's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ken Domon's place of birth was Sakata[2]. He was born on October 25, 1909[3].

Education

Ken Domon was educated at Nihon University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], journalist[7], and photojournalist[8]. Ken Domon's field of work was photography[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], a literary award[28], in Japan[29] and Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], a grade of an order[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1955[32].

Death and Burial

Ken Domon died on September 15, 1990[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. Burial took place at Yahashira Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ken Domon include 5187 Domon[33], an asteroid[34].

Why It Matters

Ken Domon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

Entities named for him include 5187 Domon[33], an asteroid[34].

FAQs

Where was Ken Domon born?

Ken Domon's place of birth was Sakata[2].

Where did Ken Domon die?

Ken Domon died in Tokyo[4].

What did Ken Domon do for work?

Ken Domon worked as photographer[6], journalist[7], and photojournalist[8].

Where did Ken Domon go to school?

Ken Domon was educated at Nihon University[14].

What awards did Ken Domon receive?

Honors received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[15] and Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . moma.org. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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