Hiroshi Wakasugi

Japanese conductor (1935–2009)
Person human Q975757
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Hiroshi Wakasugi

Summary

Hiroshi Wakasugi is a human[1]. He was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on May 31, 1935[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on July 21, 2009[5]. He worked as a conductor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo[2], Hiroshi Wakasugi…
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi died in Tokyo[4].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi passed away in Tokyo[8].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi was born on May 31, 1935[3].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi died on July 21, 2009[5].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's professions included conductor[6].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's education included a stint at Tokyo University of the Arts[11].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi received the Suntory Music Award[12].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi was a member of Japan Art Academy[13].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi is recorded as male[14].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's genre is classical music[16].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's family name is recorded as Wakasugi[17].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's given name is recorded as Hiroshi[18].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi studied under Hideo Saito[19].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '若杉 弘'}[20].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's name in kana is recorded as わかすぎ ひろし[21].
  • Hiroshi Wakasugi's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Hiroshi Wakasugi was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on May 31, 1935[3].

Education

Hiroshi Wakasugi was educated at Tokyo University of the Arts[11]. He studied under Hideo Saito[19].

Career and Affiliations

Hiroshi Wakasugi's professions included conductor[6].

Recognition

Hiroshi Wakasugi received the Suntory Music Award[12].

Death and Burial

Hiroshi Wakasugi died on July 21, 2009[5]. Recorded place of death include Tokyo[4], a metropolitan prefecture[23], in Japan[24], founded in 1868[25], headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building[26].

Why It Matters

Hiroshi Wakasugi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Hiroshi Wakasugi born?

Hiroshi Wakasugi's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Hiroshi Wakasugi die?

Hiroshi Wakasugi died in Tokyo[4].

What did Hiroshi Wakasugi do for work?

Hiroshi Wakasugi worked as conductor[6].

Where did Hiroshi Wakasugi go to school?

Hiroshi Wakasugi was educated at Tokyo University of the Arts[11].

What awards did Hiroshi Wakasugi receive?

Honors received include Suntory Music Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . search.japantimes.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . 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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