Masataka Taketsuru

Japanese businessman (1894–1979)
Person human Q3297185
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Masataka Taketsuru

Summary

Masataka Taketsuru is a human[1]. His place of birth was Takehara[2]. He was born on +1894-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Juntendo University Hospital[4]. He died on +1979-08-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], politician[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Takehara[2], Masataka Taketsuru…
  • Masataka Taketsuru passed away in Juntendo University Hospital[4].
  • Masataka Taketsuru was born on +1894-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Masataka Taketsuru died on +1979-08-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Yoichi[10].
  • Masataka Taketsuru was married to Rita Taketsuru[11].
  • Masataka Taketsuru held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Masataka Taketsuru held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Masataka Taketsuru worked as a politician[7].
  • Masataka Taketsuru worked as an engineer[8].
  • Masataka Taketsuru held the position of local assemblyperson of Japan[14].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's education included a stint at Q11440191[16].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's education included a stint at Q11484835[17].
  • Masataka Taketsuru received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's image is recorded as Masataka Taketsuru.jpg[19].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's image is recorded as Taketsuru Masataka bust.JPG[20].
  • Masataka Taketsuru is recorded as male[21].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's ISNI is recorded as 0000000084771523[23].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 115792570[24].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83034496[25].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA11025353[26].
  • Masataka Taketsuru's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00080170[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Takehara[2], Masataka Taketsuru… he was born on +1894-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Q11440191[16], a Q11510898[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1929[34]; and Q11484835[17], a Japanese high school[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1897[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], politician[7], and engineer[8]. Masataka Taketsuru held the position of local assemblyperson of Japan[14].

Recognition

Masataka Taketsuru received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].

Personal Life

Among Masataka Taketsuru's spouses was Rita Taketsuru[11].

Death and Burial

Masataka Taketsuru died on +1979-08-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Juntendo University Hospital[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[38]. Burial took place at Yoichi[10].

Why It Matters

Masataka Taketsuru ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He is credited with the discovery of Japanese whisky[41], founded in 1870[42].

FAQs

Where was Masataka Taketsuru born?

Born in Takehara[2], Masataka Taketsuru…

Where did Masataka Taketsuru die?

Masataka Taketsuru died in Juntendo University Hospital[4].

Who was Masataka Taketsuru married to?

Masataka Taketsuru's spouses include Rita Taketsuru[11].

What did Masataka Taketsuru do for work?

Masataka Taketsuru worked as businessperson[6], politician[7], and engineer[8].

Where did Masataka Taketsuru go to school?

Masataka Taketsuru was educated at University of Glasgow[15], Q11440191[16], and Q11484835[17].

What awards did Masataka Taketsuru receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].

What did Masataka Taketsuru discover?

Masataka Taketsuru is credited as discoverer of Japanese whisky[41].

References

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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . CiNii Research. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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