Renzaburō Shibata

Japanese writer (1917–1978)
Person human Q128653
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Summary

Renzaburō Shibata is a human[1]. He was born in Tsuruyama[2]. He was born on March 26, 1917[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on June 30, 1978[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], lyricist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (419 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Renzaburō Shibata's place of birth was Tsuruyama[2].
  • Renzaburō Shibata passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Renzaburō Shibata passed away in Tokyo[11].
  • Renzaburō Shibata was born on March 26, 1917[3].
  • Renzaburō Shibata died on June 30, 1978[5].
  • Renzaburō Shibata held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Renzaburō Shibata held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Renzaburō Shibata worked as a novelist[6].
  • Renzaburō Shibata worked as a lyricist[7].
  • Renzaburō Shibata worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's professions included writer[9].
  • Renzaburō Shibata was educated at Keio University[14].
  • Renzaburō Shibata received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[15].
  • Renzaburō Shibata is recorded as male[16].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's Commons category is recorded as Renzaburō Shibata[18].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Renzaburō Shibata[19].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[20].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '柴田錬三郎'}[21].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's name in kana is recorded as しばた れんざぶろう[22].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[23].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's P14588 is recorded as 203800[24].
  • Renzaburō Shibata's P14750 is recorded as A5D4-4A39-BC71-7740-0843[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Renzaburō Shibata's place of birth was Tsuruyama[2]. He was born on March 26, 1917[3].

Education

Renzaburō Shibata's education included a stint at Keio University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], lyricist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Renzaburō Shibata received the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[15].

Death and Burial

Renzaburō Shibata died on June 30, 1978[5]. Recorded place of death include Tokyo[4], a metropolitan prefecture[26], in Japan[27], founded in 1868[28], headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building[29].

Why It Matters

Renzaburō Shibata ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (419 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Nemuri Kyoshirō[32], a literary work[33].

FAQs

Where was Renzaburō Shibata born?

Born in Tsuruyama[2].

Where did Renzaburō Shibata die?

Renzaburō Shibata passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Renzaburō Shibata do for work?

Renzaburō Shibata worked as novelist[6], lyricist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[9].

Where did Renzaburō Shibata go to school?

Renzaburō Shibata was educated at Keio University[14].

What awards did Renzaburō Shibata receive?

Honors received include Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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