Seishi Yokomizo
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Summary
Seishi Yokomizo was born on May 24, 1902[1], in Kobe[2]. He died on December 28, 1981[3], in Toyama[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,560 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kawasaki[8]
- Child: Ryōichi Yokomizo[9], Rumi Nomoto[10]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[11], Empire of Japan[12]
- Native language: Japanese[13]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[14]
- Educated at: University of Osaka[15]
- Notable work: The Murder in the Honjin[16], Akuma no Temariuta[17], Gokumon Island[18], The Inugami Curse[19], Yatsuhakamura[20], Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku[21]
- Award received: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Seishi Yokomizo[24]
- Cause of death: colorectal cancer[25]
- Family name: Yokomizo[26]
- Given name: Seishi[27], Masashi[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Seishi Yokomizo[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[31]
- Topic has template: Template:Seishi Yokomizo[32]
- Birth name: 横溝 正史[33]
- Name in native language: 横溝正史[34]
- Name in kana: よこみぞ せいし[35]
- Start of work period: 1934[36]
- End of work period: 1981[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Seishi Yokomizo include Yokomizo Seishi Mystery & Horror Award[38], an award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1981[41].
Why It Matters
Seishi Yokomizo has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include The Inugami Curse[44], a literary work[45]. Entities named for him include Yokomizo Seishi Mystery & Horror Award[38], an award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1981[41].
FAQs
Where was Seishi Yokomizo born?
Seishi Yokomizo was born in Kobe[2].
Where did Seishi Yokomizo die?
Seishi Yokomizo passed away in Toyama[4].
What did Seishi Yokomizo do for work?
Seishi Yokomizo worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].
Where did Seishi Yokomizo go to school?
Seishi Yokomizo was educated at University of Osaka[15].
What awards did Seishi Yokomizo receive?
Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[22].