Momofuku Ando

Taiwanese-Japanese businessman, created instant noodle (ramyeon), Nissin Chikin Ramen
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Momofuku Ando
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Momofuku Ando

Summary

Momofuku Ando is a human[1]. Born in Taiwan under Japanese rule[2], he… he was born on +1910-03-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ikeda[4]. He died on +2007-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (771 views/month, #6,769 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Momofuku Ando's place of birth was Taiwan under Japanese rule[2].
  • Born in Puzi City[11], Momofuku Ando…
  • Momofuku Ando passed away in Ikeda[4].
  • Momofuku Ando was born on +1910-03-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Momofuku Ando died on +2007-01-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Momofuku Ando is buried at Kuhonji Temple[12].
  • Among Momofuku Ando's spouses was Masako Andō[13].
  • A child of Momofuku Ando was Koki Ando[14].
  • A child of Momofuku Ando was Hirotoshi Ando[15].
  • A child of Momofuku Ando was Chona[16].
  • Momofuku Ando held citizenship in Japan[17].
  • Momofuku Ando held citizenship in Taiwan[18].
  • Momofuku Ando held citizenship in Empire of Japan[19].
  • Momofuku Ando's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Momofuku Ando's professions included merchant[7].
  • Momofuku Ando's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Momofuku Ando's professions included inventor[9].
  • Momofuku Ando was educated at Ritsumeikan University[20].
  • Momofuku Ando received the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[21].
  • Momofuku Ando received the Medal with Blue Ribbon[22].
  • Momofuku Ando received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23].
  • Momofuku Ando received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[24].
  • Momofuku Ando's image is recorded as 安藤百福肖像.jpg[25].
  • Momofuku Ando is recorded as male[26].
  • Momofuku Ando's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Taiwan under Japanese rule[2], a colony[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1895[30] and Puzi City[11], a county-administered city[31], in Taiwan[32], founded in 1992[33]. Momofuku Ando was born on +1910-03-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Momofuku Ando was educated at Ritsumeikan University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and inventor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1875[36]; Medal with Blue Ribbon[22], a grade of an order[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1881[39]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23], a grade of an order[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1888[42]; and Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[24], a grade of an order[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1918[45].

Personal Life

Momofuku Ando was married to Masako Andō[13]. Children include Koki Ando[14], a businessperson[46], b. 1947[47], of Japan[48]; Hirotoshi Ando[15], a businessperson[49], 1930–2007[50], of Japan[51]; and Chona[16], a family name[52].

Death and Burial

Momofuku Ando died on +2007-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ikeda[4]. Recorded cause of death include heart failure[53] and myocardial infarction[54]. Burial took place at Kuhonji Temple[12].

Why It Matters

Momofuku Ando ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (771 views/month, #6,769 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He is credited with the discovery of instant noodles[57], a type of food or dish[58], founded in 1950[59]; Cup Noodles[60], a food brand[61], founded in 1971[62], headquartered in Tokyo[63]; cup noodle[64]; and Nissin Chikin Ramen[65], a food brand[66], founded in 1958[67].

FAQs

Where was Momofuku Ando born?

Momofuku Ando was born in Taiwan under Japanese rule[2].

Where did Momofuku Ando die?

Momofuku Ando died in Ikeda[4].

Who was Momofuku Ando married to?

Momofuku Ando's spouses include Masako Andō[13].

What did Momofuku Ando do for work?

Momofuku Ando worked as businessperson[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and inventor[9].

Where did Momofuku Ando go to school?

Momofuku Ando was educated at Ritsumeikan University[20].

What awards did Momofuku Ando receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[21], Medal with Blue Ribbon[22], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23], and Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[24].

What did Momofuku Ando discover?

Momofuku Ando is credited as discoverer of instant noodles[57], Cup Noodles[60], cup noodle[64], and Nissin Chikin Ramen[65].

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  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . smh.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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