Takafumi Matsui

Japanese astronomer
Person human Q11529091
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Summary

Takafumi Matsui was born on March 7, 1946[1], in Mori[2]. He died on March 22, 2023[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and planetary scientist[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[7], Empire of Japan[8]
  • Employer: University of Tokyo[9], Chiba Institute of Technology[10], Lunar and Planetary Institute[11]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[12]
  • Member of: International Astronomical Union[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Matsui[15]
  • Given name: Takafumi[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[17]
  • Name in native language: 松井孝典[18]
  • Name in kana: まつい たかふみ[19]
  • Japanese court rank: Junior Fourth Rank[20]
  • P14528: 30955[21]

FAQs

Where was Takafumi Matsui born?

Takafumi Matsui's place of birth was Mori[2].

What did Takafumi Matsui do for work?

Takafumi Matsui worked as an astronomer[4] and planetary scientist[5].

Where did Takafumi Matsui go to school?

Takafumi Matsui was educated at University of Tokyo[12].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Junior Fourth Rank
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Japanese court rank: Junior Fourth Rank"
  2. 18w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14528 → 30955
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14528: 30955, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259666|batch #259666]]"
  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → 松井-41
    Scopus author id → 7403577363
    Researchgate profile id → Takafumi-Matsui-2
    Name in kana → まつい たかふみ
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