Monkey Punch

Japanese manga artist (1937–2019)
Person human Q1370780
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Monkey Punch

Summary

Monkey Punch is a human[1]. He was born in Hamanaka[2]. He was born on May 26, 1937[3]. He died in Sakura[4]. He died on April 11, 2019[5]. He worked as a mangaka[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], and television director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,013 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Monkey Punch was born in Hamanaka[2].
  • Monkey Punch died in Sakura[4].
  • Monkey Punch was born on May 26, 1937[3].
  • Monkey Punch died on April 11, 2019[5].
  • Monkey Punch held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Monkey Punch held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Monkey Punch's native language[13].
  • Monkey Punch's professions included mangaka[6].
  • Monkey Punch's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Monkey Punch's professions included film director[8].
  • Monkey Punch's professions included television director[9].
  • Monkey Punch was employed by Otemae University[14].
  • Monkey Punch's education included a stint at Tokyo University of Technology[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Monkey Punch is Lupin III[16].
  • Monkey Punch received the Inkpot Award[17].
  • Monkey Punch is recorded as male[18].
  • Monkey Punch's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Monkey Punch's Commons category is recorded as Monkey Punch[20].
  • The cause of death was aspiration pneumonia[21].
  • Monkey Punch's family name is recorded as Katō[22].
  • Monkey Punch's given name is recorded as Kazuhiko[23].
  • Monkey Punch's pseudonym is recorded as Monkey Punch[24].
  • Monkey Punch's pseudonym is recorded as Gamuta Eiji[25].
  • Monkey Punch's pseudonym is recorded as 加東一彦[26].
  • Monkey Punch's official website is recorded as http://www.monkeypunch.com[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamanaka[2], Monkey Punch… he was born on May 26, 1937[3]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Education

Monkey Punch was educated at Tokyo University of Technology[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mangaka[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], and television director[9]. Among Monkey Punch's employers was Otemae University[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Monkey Punch is Lupin III[16]. Things named for him include Punch-kun[28], an individual animal[29].

Recognition

Monkey Punch received the Inkpot Award[17].

Death and Burial

Monkey Punch died on April 11, 2019[5]. He died in Sakura[4]. The cause of death was aspiration pneumonia[21].

Why It Matters

Monkey Punch ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,013 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Cinderella Boy[32], a manga series[33]. Entities named for him include Punch-kun[28], an individual animal[29].

FAQs

Where was Monkey Punch born?

Monkey Punch was born in Hamanaka[2].

Where did Monkey Punch die?

Monkey Punch passed away in Sakura[4].

What did Monkey Punch do for work?

Monkey Punch worked as mangaka[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], and television director[9].

Where did Monkey Punch go to school?

Monkey Punch was educated at Tokyo University of Technology[15].

What awards did Monkey Punch receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . atomix.vg. Retrieved . atomix.vg. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BD Gest'. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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