Yoshiko Yamaguchi
Japanese singer and actress (1920-2014).
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Yoshiko Yamaguchi was a Japanese singer and actress. Born on 12 February 1920 in Dengta, Yamaguchi died on 7 September 2014 in Chiyoda at the age of 94.
Positions held include member of the House of Councillors (1974–1992). Notable works include The Evening Primrose, Byakuran no uta and Night in China. Honours include Order of the Precious Crown, 2nd Class and Senior Fourth Rank.
With a Wikipedia article in 30 languages, Yoshiko Yamaguchi is No. 27,198 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 February 1920, Dengta
- Died
- 7 September 2014, Chiyoda (aged 94)
- Country
- Japan
- Known as
- Singer, news presenter, television presenter
- Field
- Music
- Party
- Liberal Democratic Party
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Popular music
- Languages
- Japanese, Chinese, English, Beijing dialect
- Wikipedia editions
- 30
Did you know
Was 54 when first member of the House of Councillors (1974).
Lived to 94.
Shares a birthday with Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
Has a Wikipedia article in 30 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1974–1992Member of the House of Councillors
Connections
- SpouseIsamu Noguchi
- SpouseHiroshi Ōtaka
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the Precious Crown, 2nd Class1993
- Senior Fourth Rank2014
Notable works
- The Evening Primrose
- Byakuran no uta
- Night in China
- Nessa no chikai
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