Seishi Yokomizo

Japanese writer (1902-1981)
Person human Q1072588
Seishi Yokomizo
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Seishi Yokomizo

Summary

Seishi Yokomizo is a human[1]. He was born in Kobe[2]. He was born on May 24, 1902[3]. He passed away in Toyama[4]. He died on December 28, 1981[5]. He worked as a novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Seishi Yokomizo was born in Kobe[2].
  • Seishi Yokomizo died in Toyama[4].
  • Seishi Yokomizo was born on May 24, 1902[3].
  • Seishi Yokomizo died on December 28, 1981[5].
  • Burial took place at Kawasaki[8].
  • A child of Seishi Yokomizo was Ryōichi Yokomizo[9].
  • A child of Seishi Yokomizo was Rumi Nomoto[10].
  • Seishi Yokomizo held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Seishi Yokomizo held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Seishi Yokomizo's native language[13].
  • Seishi Yokomizo worked as a novelist[6].
  • Seishi Yokomizo's education included a stint at University of Osaka[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is The Murder in the Honjin[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is Akuma no Temariuta[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is Gokumon Island[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is The Inugami Curse[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is Yatsuhakamura[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Seishi Yokomizo is Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku[20].
  • Seishi Yokomizo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[21].
  • Seishi Yokomizo is recorded as male[22].
  • Seishi Yokomizo's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Seishi Yokomizo's Commons category is recorded as Seishi Yokomizo[24].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[25].
  • Seishi Yokomizo's family name is recorded as Yokomizo[26].
  • Seishi Yokomizo's given name is recorded as Seishi[27].

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Origins and Family

Seishi Yokomizo's place of birth was Kobe[2]. He was born on May 24, 1902[3]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Education

Seishi Yokomizo's education included a stint at University of Osaka[14].

Career and Affiliations

Seishi Yokomizo's professions included novelist[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Murder in the Honjin[15], a literary work[28]; Akuma no Temariuta[16], a literary work[29]; Gokumon Island[17], a written work[30]; The Inugami Curse[18], a literary work[31]; Yatsuhakamura[19], a literary work[32]; and Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku[20], a literary work[33]. Things named for Seishi Yokomizo include Yokomizo Seishi Mystery & Horror Award[34], an award[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1981[37].

Recognition

Seishi Yokomizo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[21].

Personal Life

Children include Ryōichi Yokomizo[9], a music critic[38], 1931–2015[39], of Japan[40], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[41] and Rumi Nomoto[10], a writer[42], b. 1939[43], of Japan[44], awarded the Jidou Bungei Shinjin Shou[45].

Death and Burial

Seishi Yokomizo died on December 28, 1981[5]. He died in Toyama[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[25]. Burial took place at Kawasaki[8].

Why It Matters

Seishi Yokomizo ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include The Inugami Curse[48], a literary work[49]. Entities named for him include Yokomizo Seishi Mystery & Horror Award[34], an award[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1981[37].

FAQs

Where was Seishi Yokomizo born?

Seishi Yokomizo was born in Kobe[2].

Where did Seishi Yokomizo die?

Seishi Yokomizo passed away in Toyama[4].

What did Seishi Yokomizo do for work?

Seishi Yokomizo worked as novelist[6].

Where did Seishi Yokomizo go to school?

Seishi Yokomizo was educated at University of Osaka[14].

What awards did Seishi Yokomizo receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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