Tatsuzō Shimaoka

Japanese Mashiko ware potter (1919-2007)
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Summary

Tatsuzō Shimaoka is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on October 27, 1919[3]. He passed away in Mashiko[4]. He died on December 11, 2007[5]. He worked as a ceramicist[6], potter[7], and manufacturer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka passed away in Mashiko[4].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka was born on October 27, 1919[3].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka died on December 11, 2007[5].
  • A child of Tatsuzō Shimaoka was Ryūta Shimaoka[10].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka worked as a ceramicist[6].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's professions included potter[7].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's professions included manufacturer[8].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka was educated at Tokyo Institute of Technology[13].
  • A notable student of Tatsuzō Shimaoka was Ryūta Shimaoka[14].
  • A notable student of Tatsuzō Shimaoka was Kei Shimaoka[15].
  • A notable student of Tatsuzō Shimaoka was Ryūta Gotō[16].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka is recorded as male[18].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was liver disease[20].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's given name is recorded as Tatsuzō[21].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's significant event is recorded as Message from His Majesty the Emperor (August 8, 2016)[22].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's relative is recorded as Kei Shimaoka[23].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka studied under Shōji Hamada[24].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Tatsuzō Shimaoka's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '島岡達三'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Tatsuzō Shimaoka was born in Tokyo[2]. He was born on October 27, 1919[3].

Education

Tatsuzō Shimaoka was educated at Tokyo Institute of Technology[13]. He studied under Shōji Hamada[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ceramicist[6], potter[7], and manufacturer[8]. Notable students include Ryūta Shimaoka[14], a potter[28], 1952–2022[29], of Japan[30]; Kei Shimaoka[15], a potter[31], b. 1978[32], of Japan[33], specialised in Mashiko ware[34]; and Ryūta Gotō[16], a potter[35], b. 1983[36], of Japan[37], specialised in Mashiko ware[38].

Recognition

Tatsuzō Shimaoka received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].

Personal Life

A child of Tatsuzō Shimaoka was Ryūta Shimaoka[10].

Death and Burial

Tatsuzō Shimaoka died on December 11, 2007[5]. He died in Mashiko[4]. The cause of death was liver disease[20].

Why It Matters

Tatsuzō Shimaoka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Tatsuzō Shimaoka born?

Tatsuzō Shimaoka's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Tatsuzō Shimaoka die?

Tatsuzō Shimaoka passed away in Mashiko[4].

What did Tatsuzō Shimaoka do for work?

Tatsuzō Shimaoka worked as ceramicist[6], potter[7], and manufacturer[8].

Where did Tatsuzō Shimaoka go to school?

Tatsuzō Shimaoka was educated at Tokyo Institute of Technology[13].

What awards did Tatsuzō Shimaoka receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Collectie Boijmans Online. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . yomiuri.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . huffingtonpost.jp. huffingtonpost.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007513299005171
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