Kenji Matsutani

Japanese translator (1928-1998)
Person human Q11532273
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Summary

Kenji Matsutani was born on August 12, 1928[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on February 9, 1998[3]. He worked as a translator[4], germanist[5], and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1928[7]
  • Date of death: 1998[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
  • Employer: Yamagata University[11]
  • Educated at: Tohoku University[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Matsutani[14]
  • Given name: Kenji[15]
  • Name in native language: 松谷健二[16]
  • Name in kana: まつたに けんじ[17]

FAQs

Where was Kenji Matsutani born?

Kenji Matsutani's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

What did Kenji Matsutani do for work?

Kenji Matsutani worked as a translator[4], germanist[5], and writer[6].

Where did Kenji Matsutani go to school?

Kenji Matsutani was educated at Tohoku University[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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