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Sukemasa Irie

1905 – 1985

Japanese tanka poet

Waka poetEssayist Hofmarschall

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About Sukemasa Irie

Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 80). Sukemasa Irie was a Japanese waka poet, essayist, hofmarschall and poet.

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Important facts

Born

29 June 1905, Tokyo

Birth century

20th century

Died

29 September 1985

Occupation

Waka poet, essayist, Hofmarschall, poet

Nationality

Japan, Empire of Japan

Education

University of Tokyo

Awards

Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sukemasa Irie's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sukemasa Irie?

Japanese tanka poet (1905-1985)

When was Sukemasa Irie born?

Sukemasa Irie was born on 29 June 1905 in Tokyo.

When did Sukemasa Irie die?

Sukemasa Irie died on 29 September 1985.

What was Sukemasa Irie's occupation?

Sukemasa Irie was a waka poet, essayist, hofmarschall and poet.

What nationality was Sukemasa Irie?

Sukemasa Irie was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sukemasa Irie

· Wikidata: Q11388961

· DBpedia: Sukemasa Irie

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