Kenkichi Tomimoto

Japanese potter (1886–1963)
Person human Q11456982
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Kenkichi Tomimoto

Summary

Kenkichi Tomimoto is a human[1]. Born in Ando[2], he… he was born on June 5, 1886[3]. He died in Kyoto[4]. He died on June 8, 1963[5]. He worked as a teacher[6] and potter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's place of birth was Ando[2].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto died in Kyoto[4].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto was born on June 5, 1886[3].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto died on June 8, 1963[5].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto was married to Kazue Tomimoto[9].
  • A child of Kenkichi Tomimoto was Sōkichi Tomimoto[10].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto worked as a teacher[6].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's professions included potter[7].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's education included a stint at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts[13].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto received the Order of Culture[14].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto received the Person of Cultural Merit[15].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto received the Living National Treasure of Japan[16].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto is recorded as male[17].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's Commons category is recorded as Kenkichi Tomimoto[19].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's given name is recorded as Kenkichi[20].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[21].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '富本憲吉'}[22].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's name in kana is recorded as とみもと けんきち[23].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[24].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's has works in the collection is recorded as The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[25].
  • Kenkichi Tomimoto's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Kenkichi Tomimoto was born in Ando[2]. He was born on June 5, 1886[3].

Education

Kenkichi Tomimoto was educated at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6] and potter[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[14], an order[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1937[29]; Person of Cultural Merit[15], a title of honor[30], in Japan[31]; and Living National Treasure of Japan[16], a title of authority[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1950[34].

Personal Life

Kenkichi Tomimoto was married to Kazue Tomimoto[9]. A child of him was Sōkichi Tomimoto[10].

Death and Burial

Kenkichi Tomimoto died on June 8, 1963[5]. He passed away in Kyoto[4].

Why It Matters

Kenkichi Tomimoto ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Kenkichi Tomimoto born?

Born in Ando[2], Kenkichi Tomimoto…

Where did Kenkichi Tomimoto die?

Kenkichi Tomimoto passed away in Kyoto[4].

Who was Kenkichi Tomimoto married to?

Kenkichi Tomimoto's spouses include Kazue Tomimoto[9].

What did Kenkichi Tomimoto do for work?

Kenkichi Tomimoto worked as teacher[6] and potter[7].

Where did Kenkichi Tomimoto go to school?

Kenkichi Tomimoto was educated at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts[13].

What awards did Kenkichi Tomimoto receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[14], Person of Cultural Merit[15], and Living National Treasure of Japan[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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