Takeshi Yōrō

Japanese Doctor of Medicine, Anatomist (1937-)
Person human Q11666879
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Summary

Takeshi Yōrō was born on November 11, 1937[1], in Kamakura[2]. He has worked as an anatomist[3], critic[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
  • Field of work: division of basic sciences[9], anatomy[10]
  • Employer: University of Tokyo[11], Taisho University[12], Kitasato University[13], The University Museum, The University of Tokyo[14], University of Tokyo Press[15]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[16], Eiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School[17], Onari Elementary School[18], University of Melbourne[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Medical Science[21]
  • Family name: Yōrō[22]
  • Given name: Takeshi[23]
  • Medical condition: myocardial infarction[24], lung cancer[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[26]
  • Name in native language: 養老孟司[27]
  • Name in kana: ようろう たけし[28]
  • Social media followers: 118,000[29], 148,000[30]

FAQs

Where was Takeshi Yōrō born?

Takeshi Yōrō was born in Kamakura[2].

What did Takeshi Yōrō do for work?

Takeshi Yōrō worked as an anatomist[3], critic[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Takeshi Yōrō go to school?

Takeshi Yōrō was educated at University of Tokyo[16], Eiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School[17], Onari Elementary School[18], and University of Melbourne[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Asahi Shimbun Digital. Retrieved . asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Media arts database id → C55362
    Field of work → division of basic sciences, anatomy
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
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