Yoshitomo Imae

Japanese novelist
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Yoshitomo Imae

Summary

Yoshitomo Imae is a human[1]. Born in Osaka[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1932[3]. He died on January 1, 2002[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], translator[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Yoshitomo Imae was born in Osaka[2].
  • Yoshitomo Imae was born on January 1, 1932[3].
  • Yoshitomo Imae died on January 1, 2002[4].
  • Yoshitomo Imae died on March 20, 2015[8].
  • Yoshitomo Imae held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Yoshitomo Imae held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Yoshitomo Imae worked as a novelist[5].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's professions included translator[6].
  • Yoshitomo Imae worked as a writer[7].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's field of work was Japanese literature[11].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's education included a stint at Doshisha University[12].
  • Yoshitomo Imae received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[13].
  • Yoshitomo Imae received the Noma award for children's literature[14].
  • Yoshitomo Imae is recorded as male[15].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was liver cancer[17].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's family name is recorded as Imae[18].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's given name is recorded as Yoshitomo[19].
  • Yoshitomo Imae studied under Takeshi Shinmura[20].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's name in native language is recorded as 今江祥智[23].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's name in kana is recorded as いまえ よしとも[24].
  • Yoshitomo Imae's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Yoshitomo Imae was born in Osaka[2]. He was born on January 1, 1932[3].

Education

Yoshitomo Imae was educated at Doshisha University[12]. He studied under Takeshi Shinmura[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[5], translator[6], and writer[7]. Yoshitomo Imae's field of work was Japanese literature[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[13], a grade of an order[26], in Japan[27], founded in 1955[28] and Noma award for children's literature[14], a literary award[29], in Japan[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 2002[4] and March 20, 2015[8]. The cause of death was liver cancer[17].

FAQs

Where was Yoshitomo Imae born?

Born in Osaka[2], Yoshitomo Imae…

What did Yoshitomo Imae do for work?

Yoshitomo Imae worked as novelist[5], translator[6], and writer[7].

Where did Yoshitomo Imae go to school?

Yoshitomo Imae was educated at Doshisha University[12].

What awards did Yoshitomo Imae receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[13] and Noma award for children's literature[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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