Ryūichi Tamura

Japanese writer (1923–1998)
Person human Q11577034
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Summary

Ryūichi Tamura was born on March 18, 1923[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on August 26, 1998[3], in Kamakura[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,032 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Eriko Kishida[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11], Empire of Japan[12]
  • Native language: Japanese[13]
  • Educated at: Meiji University[14]
  • Award received: Modern Poetry Prize[15], Japan Art Academy Prize[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Cause of death: esophageal cancer[18]
  • Family name: Tamura[19]
  • Given name: Ryūichi[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[22]
  • Name in native language: 田村隆一[23]
  • Name in kana: たむら りゅういち[24]

Why It Matters

Ryūichi Tamura is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ryūichi Tamura born?

Ryūichi Tamura was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Ryūichi Tamura die?

Ryūichi Tamura died in Kamakura[4].

Who was Ryūichi Tamura married to?

Ryūichi Tamura's spouses include Eriko Kishida[10].

What did Ryūichi Tamura do for work?

Ryūichi Tamura worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], writer[7], and translator[8].

Where did Ryūichi Tamura go to school?

Ryūichi Tamura was educated at Meiji University[14].

What awards did Ryūichi Tamura receive?

Honors received include Modern Poetry Prize[15] and Japan Art Academy Prize[16].

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  3. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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