Takeyoshi Tanuma

Japanese photographer (1929 - 2022)
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Takeyoshi Tanuma

Summary

Takeyoshi Tanuma is a human[1]. He was born in Asakusa-ku[2]. He was born on February 18, 1929[3]. He died in Nakano[4]. He died on June 1, 2022[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and professor[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's place of birth was Asakusa-ku[2].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma died in Nakano[4].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma was born on February 18, 1929[3].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma died on June 1, 2022[5].
  • Among Takeyoshi Tanuma's spouses was Atsuko Tanuma[9].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's professions included photographer[6].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma worked as a professor[7].
  • Among Takeyoshi Tanuma's employers was Tokyo Polytechnic University[12].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's education included a stint at Tokyo Polytechnic University[13].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma was educated at Kohoku High School[14].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[15].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma received the Person of Cultural Merit[17].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma received the Order of Culture[18].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma was a member of Japan Professional Photographers Society[19].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma is recorded as male[20].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's Commons category is recorded as Takeyoshi Tanuma[22].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's family name is recorded as Tanuma[23].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's given name is recorded as Takeyoshi[24].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma studied under Ihei Kimura[25].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Takeyoshi Tanuma's Commons Creator page is recorded as Takeyoshi Tanuma[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Takeyoshi Tanuma… he was born on February 18, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Tokyo Polytechnic University[13], a university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1923[30] and Kohoku High School[14], a Japanese high school[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1938[33]. Takeyoshi Tanuma studied under Ihei Kimura[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and professor[7]. Among Takeyoshi Tanuma's employers was Tokyo Polytechnic University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], a literary award[34], in Japan[35]; Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], a grade of an order[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1955[38]; Person of Cultural Merit[17], a title of honor[39], in Japan[40]; and Order of Culture[18], an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1937[43].

Personal Life

Takeyoshi Tanuma was married to Atsuko Tanuma[9].

Death and Burial

Takeyoshi Tanuma died on June 1, 2022[5]. He died in Nakano[4].

Why It Matters

Takeyoshi Tanuma has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Takeyoshi Tanuma born?

Takeyoshi Tanuma's place of birth was Asakusa-ku[2].

Where did Takeyoshi Tanuma die?

Takeyoshi Tanuma died in Nakano[4].

Who was Takeyoshi Tanuma married to?

Takeyoshi Tanuma's spouses include Atsuko Tanuma[9].

What did Takeyoshi Tanuma do for work?

Takeyoshi Tanuma worked as photographer[6] and professor[7].

Where did Takeyoshi Tanuma go to school?

Takeyoshi Tanuma was educated at Tokyo Polytechnic University[13] and Kohoku High School[14].

What awards did Takeyoshi Tanuma receive?

Honors received include Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], Person of Cultural Merit[17], and Order of Culture[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . yomiuri.co.jp. yomiuri.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . www8.cao.go.jp. Retrieved . www8.cao.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . nippon.com. nippon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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