Tatsuhiko Shibusawa

Japanese novelist, translator, literary critic, art critic (1928–1987)
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Summary

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa was born on May 8, 1928[1], in Shiba-ku[2]. He died on August 5, 1987[3], in Nishi-Shinbashi[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], novelist[6], translator[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,182 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1928[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1987[12]
  • Spouse: Sumiko Yagawa[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[14], Empire of Japan[15]
  • Native language: Japanese[16]
  • Occupation: art critic[17], scholar of French literature[18]
  • Employer: Toppan Holdings[19], Army Ordnance Headquarters[20]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[21], Urawa high school[22], Koishikawa Secondary Education School[23], Athénée Français[24]
  • Award received: Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Cause of death: laryngeal cancer[27]
  • Family name: Shibusawa[28]
  • Given name: Tatsuhiko[29]
  • Relative: Shibusawa Eiichi[30]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[32], French[33]
  • Birth name: 澁澤 龍雄[34]
  • Name in native language: 澁澤 龍彦[35]
  • Name in kana: しぶさわ たつひこ[36]
  • Sibling: Sachiko Shibusawa[37], Michiko Shibusawa[38]
  • Writing language: Japanese[39]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[40]

Why It Matters

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Tatsuhiko Shibusawa born?

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa was born in Shiba-ku[2].

Where did Tatsuhiko Shibusawa die?

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa died in Nishi-Shinbashi[4].

Who was Tatsuhiko Shibusawa married to?

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa's spouses include Sumiko Yagawa[13].

What did Tatsuhiko Shibusawa do for work?

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa worked as a linguist[5], novelist[6], translator[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Tatsuhiko Shibusawa go to school?

Tatsuhiko Shibusawa was educated at University of Tokyo[21], Urawa high school[22], Koishikawa Secondary Education School[23], and Athénée Français[24].

What awards did Tatsuhiko Shibusawa receive?

Honors received include Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature[25].

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  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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