About Akira Murata
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84). Akira Murata was a Japanese businessperson and entrepreneur.
Akira Murata (村田 昭 Murata Akira; March 25, 1921 – February 3, 2006) was a Japanese businessman and the founder of Murata Manufacturing. He was the President/Statutory Representative Director from 1950 to 1991. From 1995 onward, he held the position of Honorary Chairman.
Biography Murata was born in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
Honours Medal with Blue Ribbon of Japan or Ranju Hosho, Japan (1980) Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany First Class, Germany (1986) Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star of Japan (Kun-ni-to Zuihosho), Japan (1993)
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Who was Akira Murata?
Japanese businessman (1921-2006)
When was Akira Murata born?
Akira Murata was born on 25 March 1921 in Higashiyama-ku.
When did Akira Murata die?
Akira Murata died on 3 February 2006 in Kyoto.
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Akira Murata was a businessperson and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Akira Murata?
Akira Murata was Japanese.
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