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Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
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Momofuku Ando
1910-03-05 – 2007-01-05
Life & Legacy
Momofuku Ando (Japanese: 安藤 百福, Hepburn: Andō Momofuku; March 5, 1910 – January 5, 2007), born Go Pek-Hok (Chinese: 吳百福; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Pek-hok; Tâi-lô: Gôo Pik-hok), was a Taiwanese-born, ethnic Chinese, Japanese inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of Nissin Chikin Ramen, the first brand of commercially available prepackaged instant noodles, and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, merchant, entrepreneur, inventor
Education
Ritsumeikan University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class; Medal with Blue Ribbon; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class; Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Medal with Blue Ribbon · Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon · Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class · Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
Education & Institutions
Ritsumeikan University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Medal with Blue Ribbon
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Award
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Award
Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Family Child
Koki Ando
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Family Child
Hirotoshi Ando
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Family Child
Chona
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Masako Andō
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q317858 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q317858 — wikidata View source
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