Yonetarō Ōtani

Japanese entrepreneur and former sumo wrestler, founder of Hotel New Otani
Person human Q11439146
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Yonetarō Ōtani

Summary

Yonetarō Ōtani is a human[1]. He was born on July 24, 1881[2]. He died on May 19, 1968[3]. He worked as a rikishi[4] and businessperson[5].

Key Facts

  • Yonetarō Ōtani was born on July 24, 1881[2].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani died on May 19, 1968[3].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani held citizenship in Japan[6].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani held citizenship in Empire of Japan[7].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's professions included rikishi[4].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani worked as a businessperson[5].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[8].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani is recorded as male[9].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's Commons category is recorded as Ōtani Yonetarō[11].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's sport is recorded as sumo[12].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's family name is recorded as Ōtani[13].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[14].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's name in native language is recorded as 大谷 米太郎[15].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's name in kana is recorded as おおたに よねたろう[16].
  • Yonetarō Ōtani's sibling is recorded as Takejirō Ōtani[17].

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Origins and Family

Yonetarō Ōtani was born on July 24, 1881[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rikishi[4] and businessperson[5].

Recognition

Yonetarō Ōtani received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[8].

Death and Burial

Yonetarō Ōtani died on May 19, 1968[3].

FAQs

What did Yonetarō Ōtani do for work?

Yonetarō Ōtani worked as rikishi[4] and businessperson[5].

What awards did Yonetarō Ōtani receive?

Honors received include Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . pref.toyama.jp. pref.toyama.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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