Ryūichi Tamura

Japanese writer (1923–1998)
Person human Q11577034
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Ryūichi Tamura

Summary

Ryūichi Tamura is a human[1]. He was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on March 18, 1923[3]. He passed away in Kamakura[4]. He died on August 26, 1998[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], writer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ryūichi Tamura was born in Tokyo[2].
  • Ryūichi Tamura passed away in Kamakura[4].
  • Ryūichi Tamura was born on March 18, 1923[3].
  • Ryūichi Tamura died on August 26, 1998[5].
  • Among Ryūichi Tamura's spouses was Eriko Kishida[11].
  • Ryūichi Tamura held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Ryūichi Tamura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Ryūichi Tamura's native language[14].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's professions included linguist[6].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's professions included poet[7].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's professions included writer[8].
  • Ryūichi Tamura worked as a translator[9].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's education included a stint at Meiji University[15].
  • Ryūichi Tamura received the Modern Poetry Prize[16].
  • Ryūichi Tamura received the Japan Art Academy Prize[17].
  • Ryūichi Tamura is recorded as male[18].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[20].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's family name is recorded as Tamura[21].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's given name is recorded as Ryūichi[22].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '田村隆一'}[25].
  • Ryūichi Tamura's name in kana is recorded as たむら りゅういち[26].

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Origins and Family

Ryūichi Tamura's place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on March 18, 1923[3]. Japanese was his native language[14].

Education

Ryūichi Tamura's education included a stint at Meiji University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], writer[8], and translator[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Modern Poetry Prize[16], a literary award[27], in Japan[28] and Japan Art Academy Prize[17], an art prize[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1942[31].

Personal Life

Among Ryūichi Tamura's spouses was Eriko Kishida[11].

Death and Burial

Ryūichi Tamura died on August 26, 1998[5]. He passed away in Kamakura[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Ryūichi Tamura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ryūichi Tamura born?

Ryūichi Tamura was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Ryūichi Tamura die?

Ryūichi Tamura died in Kamakura[4].

Who was Ryūichi Tamura married to?

Ryūichi Tamura's spouses include Eriko Kishida[11].

What did Ryūichi Tamura do for work?

Ryūichi Tamura worked as linguist[6], poet[7], writer[8], and translator[9].

Where did Ryūichi Tamura go to school?

Ryūichi Tamura was educated at Meiji University[15].

What awards did Ryūichi Tamura receive?

Honors received include Modern Poetry Prize[16] and Japan Art Academy Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death esophageal cancer
    Manner of death natural causes
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