Momofuku Ando

Summary

Momofuku Ando is a human^[1]. Born in Taiwan under Japanese rule^[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1910^[3]. He died in Ikeda^[4]. He died on January 5, 2007^[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 (1,721 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 March 5, 1910^[3].
• Momofuku Ando died on January 5, 2007^[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 is identified as part of the Taiwanese Japanese ethnic group^[20].
• Momofuku Ando's professions included businessperson^[6].
• Momofuku Ando's professions included merchant^[7].
• Momofuku Ando's professions included entrepreneur^[8].
• Momofuku Ando worked as an inventor^[9].
• Momofuku Ando was educated at Ritsumeikan University^[21].
• Momofuku Ando received the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class^[22].
• Momofuku Ando received the Medal with Blue Ribbon^[23].
• Momofuku Ando received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class^[24].
• Momofuku Ando received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon^[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 March 5, 1910^[3]. He is identified as part of the Taiwanese Japanese ethnic group^[20].

Education

Momofuku Ando was educated at Ritsumeikan University^[21].

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^[22], a grade of an order^[34], in Japan^[35], founded in 1875^[36]; Medal with Blue Ribbon^[23], a grade of an order^[37], in Japan^[38], founded in 1881^[39]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class^[24], a grade of an order^[40], in Japan^[41], founded in 1888^[42]; and Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon^[25], 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 January 5, 2007^[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 (1,721 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 43 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]; Nissin Chikin Ramen^[60], a food brand^[61], founded in 1958^[62]; Cup Noodles^[63], a food brand^[64], founded in 1971^[65], headquartered in Tokyo^[66]; and cup noodle^[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^[21].

What awards did Momofuku Ando receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class^[22], Medal with Blue Ribbon^[23], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class^[24], and Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon^[25].

What did Momofuku Ando discover?

Momofuku Ando is credited as discoverer of instant noodles^[57], Nissin Chikin Ramen^[60], Cup Noodles^[63], and cup noodle^[67].