Yoshiki Tanaka

Japanese writer
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Yoshiki Tanaka

Summary

Yoshiki Tanaka is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amakusa[2]. He was born on October 22, 1952[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (793 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Yoshiki Tanaka was born in Amakusa[2].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka was born on October 22, 1952[3].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka worked as a novelist[4].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's professions included writer[5].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka was educated at Gakushuin University[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoshiki Tanaka is Legend of the Galactic Heroes[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoshiki Tanaka is The Heroic Legend of Arslan[11].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka received the Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel[12].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka is recorded as male[13].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's family name is recorded as Tanaka[15].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's given name is recorded as Yoshiki[16].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's official website is recorded as http://www.wrightstaff.co.jp[17].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's topic's main category is recorded as Q10187440[18].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[19].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '田中芳樹'}[20].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's official blog URL is recorded as http://a-hiro.cocolog-nifty.com/diary/[21].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's name in kana is recorded as たなか よしき[22].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's start of work period is recorded as 1978[23].
  • Yoshiki Tanaka's writing language is recorded as Japanese[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Yoshiki Tanaka's place of birth was Amakusa[2]. He was born on October 22, 1952[3].

Education

Yoshiki Tanaka's education included a stint at Gakushuin University[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Legend of the Galactic Heroes[10], a novel series[25] and The Heroic Legend of Arslan[11], a novel series[26].

Recognition

Yoshiki Tanaka received the Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel[12].

Why It Matters

Yoshiki Tanaka ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (793 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include Legend of the Galactic Heroes[29], a novel series[30]; The Heroic Legend of Arslan[31], a novel series[32]; and Tytania[33], a novel series[34].

FAQs

Where was Yoshiki Tanaka born?

Yoshiki Tanaka was born in Amakusa[2].

What did Yoshiki Tanaka do for work?

Yoshiki Tanaka worked as novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Where did Yoshiki Tanaka go to school?

Yoshiki Tanaka was educated at Gakushuin University[9].

What awards did Yoshiki Tanaka receive?

Honors received include Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . 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. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel
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