About Gen'yoshi Kadokawa
Lived 1917 – 1975 (aged 58). Gen'yoshi Kadokawa was a Japanese literary scholar and businessperson.
Genyoshi Kadokawa (, 9 October 1917 – 27 October 1975 ) was a Japanese businessman who was the founder of Kadokawa Shoten. Several academic prizes have been named in his honor.
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Who was Gen'yoshi Kadokawa?
Japanese businessman
When was Gen'yoshi Kadokawa born?
Gen'yoshi Kadokawa was born on 9 October 1917 in Toyama.
When did Gen'yoshi Kadokawa die?
Gen'yoshi Kadokawa died on 27 October 1975 in Shinjuku.
What was Gen'yoshi Kadokawa's occupation?
Gen'yoshi Kadokawa was a literary scholar and businessperson.
What nationality was Gen'yoshi Kadokawa?
Gen'yoshi Kadokawa was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Gen'yoshi Kadokawa
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