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John Powles

1948 – 2010

Canadian activist

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About John Powles

Lived 1948 – 2010 (aged 61–62). John Powles was a Canadian japanophilia.

John Powles (1948 – March 14, 2010) was the Canadian president of the Canada-Japan Society and an important figure within Canadian-Japanese relations for more than 25 years.

John Mark Powles was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but moved to Yokohama, Japan, early in life.

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Important facts

Born
1948, Winnipeg
Birth century
Occupation
Japanophilia
Nationality
Education
University of British Columbia
Awards
Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Powles?

Canadian activist

When was John Powles born?

John Powles was born in 1948 in Winnipeg.

When did John Powles die?

John Powles died on 14 March 2010 in Vancouver.

What was John Powles's occupation?

John Powles was a japanophilia.

What nationality was John Powles?

John Powles was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Powles

· Wikidata: Q6253296

· DBpedia: John Powles

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