Kikunae Ikeda

Japanese chemist (1864–1936)
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Kikunae Ikeda
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Kikunae Ikeda

Summary

Kikunae Ikeda is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1864[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on May 3, 1936[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], inventor[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kyoto[2], Kikunae Ikeda…
  • Kikunae Ikeda passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Kikunae Ikeda was born on October 8, 1864[3].
  • Kikunae Ikeda died on May 3, 1936[5].
  • Kikunae Ikeda is buried at Zōshigaya Cemetery[10].
  • Kikunae Ikeda held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's professions included chemist[6].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's professions included inventor[7].
  • Kikunae Ikeda worked as a professor[8].
  • Among Kikunae Ikeda's employers was University of Tokyo[12].
  • Among Kikunae Ikeda's employers was Tokyo University of Education[13].
  • Kikunae Ikeda was educated at University of Tokyo[14].
  • Kikunae Ikeda was educated at Kaisei Junior & Senior High School[15].
  • Kikunae Ikeda received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].
  • Kikunae Ikeda was a member of Japan Academy[17].
  • Kikunae Ikeda is recorded as male[18].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's family name is recorded as Ikeda[20].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ikeda Kikunae[21].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's work location is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '池田菊苗'}[23].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's name in kana is recorded as いけだ きくなえ[24].
  • Kikunae Ikeda's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kyoto[2], Kikunae Ikeda… he was born on October 8, 1864[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tokyo[14], a research university[26], in Japan[27], founded in 1877[28], headquartered in Hongō campus[29] and Kaisei Junior & Senior High School[15], an unified secondary school in Japan[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1871[32], headquartered in Nishi-Nippori[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], and professor[8]. Employers include University of Tokyo[12], a research university[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1877[36], headquartered in Hongō campus[37] and Tokyo University of Education[13], a national university[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1949[40].

Recognition

Kikunae Ikeda received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].

Death and Burial

Kikunae Ikeda died on May 3, 1936[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. Burial took place at Zōshigaya Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Kikunae Ikeda ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He is credited with the discovery of umami[43], a basic taste[44].

FAQs

Where was Kikunae Ikeda born?

Born in Kyoto[2], Kikunae Ikeda…

Where did Kikunae Ikeda die?

Kikunae Ikeda passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Kikunae Ikeda do for work?

Kikunae Ikeda worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], and professor[8].

Where did Kikunae Ikeda go to school?

Kikunae Ikeda was educated at University of Tokyo[14] and Kaisei Junior & Senior High School[15].

What awards did Kikunae Ikeda receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[16].

What did Kikunae Ikeda discover?

Kikunae Ikeda is credited as discoverer of umami[43].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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