Masao Yamakawa

novelist in Japan
Person human Q11468286
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Summary

Masao Yamakawa was born on February 25, 1930[1], in Tokyo City[2]. He died on February 20, 1965[3], in Oiso[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Shūhō Yamakawa[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
  • Native language: Japanese[11]
  • Educated at: Keio University[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Residence: Japan[14]
  • Family name: Yamakawa[15]
  • Given name: Yoshimi[16]
  • Pseudonym: 山川 方夫[17]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Masao Yamakawa[18]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[20]
  • Birth name: 山川 嘉巳[21]
  • Name in native language: 山川 方夫[22]
  • Name in kana: やまかわ まさお[23]
  • Writing language: Japanese[24]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]

FAQs

Where was Masao Yamakawa born?

Masao Yamakawa's place of birth was Tokyo City[2].

Where did Masao Yamakawa die?

Masao Yamakawa died in Oiso[4].

Who were Masao Yamakawa's parents?

Masao Yamakawa's father was Shūhō Yamakawa[8].

What did Masao Yamakawa do for work?

Masao Yamakawa worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].

Where did Masao Yamakawa go to school?

Masao Yamakawa was educated at Keio University[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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