Naohiro Asao

Japanese historian (1931-2022)
Person human Q11517379
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Summary

Naohiro Asao was born on December 17, 1931[1], in Suita[2]. He died on July 7, 2022[3], in Sakyō-ku[4]. He worked as a historian[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[7], Empire of Japan[8]
  • Field of work: history of Japan[9]
  • Employer: Kyoto Tachibana University[10]
  • Educated at: Kyoto University[11]
  • Award received: Kadokawa Genyoshi Award[12], Person of Cultural Merit[13], Medal with Purple Ribbon[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Cause of death: aspiration pneumonia[16]
  • Family name: Asao[17]
  • Given name: Naohiro[18]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[20]
  • Name in native language: 朝尾直弘[21]
  • Name in kana: あさお なおひろ[22]

FAQs

Where was Naohiro Asao born?

Naohiro Asao's place of birth was Suita[2].

Where did Naohiro Asao die?

Naohiro Asao died in Sakyō-ku[4].

What did Naohiro Asao do for work?

Naohiro Asao worked as a historian[5].

Where did Naohiro Asao go to school?

Naohiro Asao was educated at Kyoto University[11].

What awards did Naohiro Asao receive?

Honors received include Kadokawa Genyoshi Award[12], Person of Cultural Merit[13], and Medal with Purple Ribbon[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . sanyonews.jp. sanyonews.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . sanyonews.jp. sanyonews.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Name in native language → 朝尾直弘
    Place of death → Sakyō-ku
    Date of death → +2022-07-07T00:00:00Z
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