Katsura Utamaru

Japanese comedian
Person human Q11536817
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Katsura Utamaru

Summary

Katsura Utamaru is a human[1]. Born in Maganechō[2], he… he was born on August 14, 1936[3]. He died in Yokohama[4]. He died on July 2, 2018[5]. He worked as a rakugoka[6], television presenter[7], and comedian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,270 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Katsura Utamaru's place of birth was Maganechō[2].
  • Katsura Utamaru passed away in Yokohama[4].
  • Katsura Utamaru was born on August 14, 1936[3].
  • Katsura Utamaru died on July 2, 2018[5].
  • Katsura Utamaru held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Katsura Utamaru held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Katsura Utamaru's native language[12].
  • Katsura Utamaru worked as a rakugoka[6].
  • Katsura Utamaru's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Katsura Utamaru's professions included comedian[8].
  • Katsura Utamaru was educated at Q21655114[13].
  • Katsura Utamaru's education included a stint at Yokohama Municipal Yokohama Commerce High School[14].
  • A notable student of Katsura Utamaru was Utaharu Katsura[15].
  • A notable student of Katsura Utamaru was Utasuke Katsura[16].
  • A notable student of Katsura Utamaru was Utawaka Katsura[17].
  • A notable student of Katsura Utamaru was Utazō Katsura[18].
  • A notable student of Katsura Utamaru was Edatarō Katsura[19].
  • Katsura Utamaru received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[20].
  • Katsura Utamaru was a member of Rakugo Geijutsu Kyōkai[21].
  • Katsura Utamaru is recorded as male[22].
  • Katsura Utamaru's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Katsura Utamaru's Commons category is recorded as Utamaru Katsura[24].
  • The cause of death was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[25].
  • Katsura Utamaru's family name is recorded as Shiina[26].
  • Katsura Utamaru's given name is recorded as Iwao[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Maganechō[2], Katsura Utamaru… he was born on August 14, 1936[3]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Q21655114[13], a lower secondary school in Japan[28], in Japan[29], founded in 2013[30] and Yokohama Municipal Yokohama Commerce High School[14], a Japanese high school[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1882[33]. Studied under Yonemaru Katsura[34], a rakugoka[35], 1925–2024[36], of Japan[37], awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon[38] and Kokontei Imasuke V[39], a rakugoka[40], 1898–1976[41], of Japan[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rakugoka[6], television presenter[7], and comedian[8]. Notable students include Utaharu Katsura[15], a rakugoka[43], b. 1949[44], of Japan[45]; Utasuke Katsura[16], a rakugoka[46], b. 1962[47], of Japan[48]; Utawaka Katsura[17], a rakugoka[49], b. 1968[50], of Japan[51]; Utazō Katsura[18], a rakugoka[52], b. 1964[53], of Japan[54]; and Edatarō Katsura[19], a rakugoka[55], b. 1977[56], of Japan[57].

Recognition

Katsura Utamaru received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[20].

Death and Burial

Katsura Utamaru died on July 2, 2018[5]. He died in Yokohama[4]. The cause of death was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[25].

Why It Matters

Katsura Utamaru ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,270 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Katsura Utamaru born?

Katsura Utamaru was born in Maganechō[2].

Where did Katsura Utamaru die?

Katsura Utamaru passed away in Yokohama[4].

What did Katsura Utamaru do for work?

Katsura Utamaru worked as rakugoka[6], television presenter[7], and comedian[8].

Where did Katsura Utamaru go to school?

Katsura Utamaru was educated at Q21655114[13] and Yokohama Municipal Yokohama Commerce High School[14].

What awards did Katsura Utamaru receive?

Honors received include The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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