Seichō Matsumoto
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Seichō Matsumoto
Summary
Seichō Matsumoto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kitakyūshū-shi[2]. He was born on December 21, 1909[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on August 4, 1992[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,071 views/month, #6,987 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Kitakyūshū-shi[2], Seichō Matsumoto…
- Seichō Matsumoto passed away in Tokyo[4].
- Seichō Matsumoto was born on December 21, 1909[3].
- Seichō Matsumoto died on August 4, 1992[5].
- Burial took place at Daizen-ji[11].
- Seichō Matsumoto held citizenship in Japan[12].
- Seichō Matsumoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
- Japanese was Seichō Matsumoto's native language[14].
- Seichō Matsumoto worked as a writer[6].
- Seichō Matsumoto worked as a novelist[7].
- Seichō Matsumoto worked as a short story writer[8].
- Seichō Matsumoto worked as a crime fiction writer[9].
- Among Seichō Matsumoto's employers was Asahi Shimbun Seibu Head Office[15].
- Seichō Matsumoto's education included a stint at Kitakyushu Municipal Kiyomizu Elementary School[16].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is A Certain Legend of the Kokura Diary[17].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is Tokyo Express[18].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is Zero Focus[19].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is Inspector Imanishi Investigates[20].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is Black Leather Notebook[21].
- A notable work attributed to Seichō Matsumoto is Black Fog over Japan[22].
- Seichō Matsumoto received the Akutagawa Prize[23].
- Seichō Matsumoto received the Mystery Writers of Japan Award[24].
- Seichō Matsumoto received the Bungeishunju Readers' Choice Award[25].
- Seichō Matsumoto received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[26].
- Seichō Matsumoto received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Seichō Matsumoto's place of birth was Kitakyūshū-shi[2]. He was born on December 21, 1909[3]. Japanese was his native language[14].
Education
Seichō Matsumoto was educated at Kitakyushu Municipal Kiyomizu Elementary School[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. Among Seichō Matsumoto's employers was Asahi Shimbun Seibu Head Office[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A Certain Legend of the Kokura Diary[17], Tokyo Express[18], Zero Focus[19], Inspector Imanishi Investigates[20], Black Leather Notebook[21], and Black Fog over Japan[22]. Things named for Seichō Matsumoto include Seichō Matsumoto Award[28], an award[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1994[31].
Recognition
Awards received include Akutagawa Prize[23], a literary award[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1935[34]; Mystery Writers of Japan Award[24], a literary award[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1948[37]; Bungeishunju Readers' Choice Award[25], a literary award[38], in Japan[39]; Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[26], a literary award[40], in Japan[41]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[27], a literary award[42], in Japan[43]; and Asahi Prize[44], an award[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1929[47].
Death and Burial
Seichō Matsumoto died on August 4, 1992[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He is buried at Daizen-ji[11].
Why It Matters
Seichō Matsumoto ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,071 views/month, #6,987 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to him include Stakeout[50], a film[51], directed by Yoshitarō Nomura[52]. Entities named for him include Seichō Matsumoto Award[28], an award[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1994[31].
FAQs
Where was Seichō Matsumoto born?
Seichō Matsumoto's place of birth was Kitakyūshū-shi[2].
Where did Seichō Matsumoto die?
Seichō Matsumoto died in Tokyo[4].
What did Seichō Matsumoto do for work?
Seichō Matsumoto worked as writer[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and crime fiction writer[9].
Where did Seichō Matsumoto go to school?
Seichō Matsumoto was educated at Kitakyushu Municipal Kiyomizu Elementary School[16].
What awards did Seichō Matsumoto receive?
Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[23], Mystery Writers of Japan Award[24], Bungeishunju Readers' Choice Award[25], and Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[26].