Award
honorary citizenship
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Takashi Nagai
1908-02-03 – 1951-05-01
Life & Legacy
Takashi Nagai (永井 隆; 3 February 1908 – 1 May 1951) was a Japanese Catholic physician, author, and survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His subsequent life of prayer and service earned him the affectionate title "saint of Urakami". His cause for canonization was opened in 2021 and he has been titled a Servant of God.
Occupation & Career
diarist, writer, radiologist, physician
Education
Nagasaki Medical College; Matsue Higher School
Faith & Community
Catholic Church
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
honorary citizenship; The Bells of Nagasaki; Children of Nagasaki
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
honorary citizenship
Church
Catholic Church
Employer
Nagasaki Medical College
Notable Work
Children of Nagasaki · The Bells of Nagasaki
Education & Institutions
Matsue Higher School · Nagasaki Medical College
Verified Legacy Record
Faith Community
Catholic Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1337364 · wikidata
Family Child
Kayano Tsutsui
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1337364 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Midori Nagai
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1337364 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Bells of Nagasaki
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1337364 · wikidata
Notable Work
Children of Nagasaki
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1337364 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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