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Jirō Osaragi

Japanese novelist (1897-1973) · Japan · Writers · Died at 75

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Jirō Osaragi was the pen-name of a popular Japanese writer in Shōwa period Japan, known primarily for his historical fiction novels, which appeared serialized in newspapers and magazines. His real name was Kiyohiko Nojiri .

A life in dates

1973Died30 April 19731969Kikuchi Kan PrizeAward1965Asahi PrizeAward1964Asahi PrizeAwardOrder of CultureAwardPerson of Cultural MeritAward1948Japan Art Academy PrizeAward1897Born4 October 1897

Also in Deutsch

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Awards

Kikuchi Kan Prize1969
Asahi Prize1965
Asahi Prize1964
Order of Culture1964
Person of Cultural Merit1964
Japan Art Academy Prize1948

In their orbit

Sibling: Hōei Nojiri

About this person

Country
Japan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1973 · aged 75

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