Masataka Taketsuru

Japanese businessman (1894–1979)
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Masataka Taketsuru
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Facts

24 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[17]
Date of birth
June 20, 1894
Date of death
August 29, 1979
Place of birth
Takehara
Country of citizenship
Japan, Empire of Japan (?–1947)[10][11]
Spouse
Rita Taketsuru (1920–1961)[9]
Cause of death
pneumonia
Languages spoken, written or signed
Japanese
Family name
Taketsuru
Given name
Masataka
Manner of death
natural causes
Name in kana
たけつる まさたか
Name in native language
竹鶴 政孝
Place of burial
Yoichi[8]
Present in work
Massan
Writing language
Japanese
🏷️ Also known as
en Masataka Taketsuru cs Masataka Takecuru ja 竹鶴政孝 ja 竹鶴 政孝 ko 다케쓰루 마사타카 ko 타케츠루 마사타카 ru Масатака Такэцуру ru Такэцуру, Масатака
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VIAF cluster ID
115792570
Library of Congress Authorities ID
n83034496
CiNii Research ID
1140845216642693888
FAST ID
109921
Freebase ID
/m/0978h_
J9U entity ID
987007320690905171
NACSIS-CAT author ID
DA11025353
NDL Authority ID
00080170
Pixiv Encyclopedia ID
竹鶴政孝
Prabook ID
2279420
WikiTree person ID
竹鶴-1
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Summary

Masataka Taketsuru's place of birth was Takehara[1]. He was born on June 20, 1894[2]. He died in Juntendo University Hospital[3]. He died on August 29, 1979[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5], politician[6], and engineer[7].

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Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[13], a public research university[18], in United Kingdom[19], founded in 1451[20], headquartered in Glasgow[21]; 大阪工業大学 (旧制)[14], a 旧三工大[22], in Japan[23], founded in 1929[24]; and 広島県立忠海高等学校[15], a Japanese high school[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1897[27].

Death and Burial

The cause of death was pneumonia[28].

Why It Matters

He is credited with the discovery of Japanese whisky[29], founded in 1870[30].

FAQs

Where was Masataka Taketsuru born?

Born in Takehara[1].

Where did Masataka Taketsuru die?

Masataka Taketsuru died in Juntendo University Hospital[3].

Who was Masataka Taketsuru married to?

Masataka Taketsuru's spouses include Rita Taketsuru[9].

What did Masataka Taketsuru do for work?

Masataka Taketsuru worked as businessperson[5], politician[6], and engineer[7].

Where did Masataka Taketsuru go to school?

Masataka Taketsuru was educated at University of Glasgow[13], 大阪工業大学 (旧制)[14], and 広島県立忠海高等学校[15].

What awards did Masataka Taketsuru receive?

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

What did Masataka Taketsuru discover?

Masataka Taketsuru is credited as discoverer of Japanese whisky[29].

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