Takako Takahashi

Japanese writer (1932–2013)
Person human Q435085
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Summary

Takako Takahashi was born on March 2, 1932[1], in Kyoto[2]. She died on July 12, 2013[3]. She worked as a linguist[4], translator[5], novelist[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[8], Empire of Japan[9]
  • Native language: Japanese[10]
  • Educated at: Kyoto University[11]
  • Award received: Toshiko Tamura Prize[12], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[13], Women's Literature Prize[14], Kawabata award[15], Yomiuri Prize[16], Mainichi art award[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
  • Sex or gender: female[19]
  • Family name: Takahashi[20]
  • Given name: Takako[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[22]
  • Name in native language: 高橋たか子[23]
  • Name in kana: たかはし たかこ[24]
  • Different from: Takako Takahashi[25]
  • Start of work period: 1970[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]

FAQs

Where was Takako Takahashi born?

Takako Takahashi was born in Kyoto[2].

What did Takako Takahashi do for work?

Takako Takahashi worked as a linguist[4], translator[5], novelist[6], and writer[7].

Where did Takako Takahashi go to school?

Takako Takahashi was educated at Kyoto University[11].

What awards did Takako Takahashi receive?

Honors received include Toshiko Tamura Prize[12], Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[13], Women's Literature Prize[14], and Kawabata award[15].

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  19. [3] ↑ . japantimes.co.jp. japantimes.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
    Award received → Toshiko Tamura Prize, Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature, Women's Literature Prize +3
    Family name → Takahashi
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