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Hirotugu Akaike

Japanese statistician (1927–2009).

Born November 5th, 1927 in Fujinomiya.

Died August 4th, 2009 at 81 years old in Ibaraki Prefecture (pneumonia).

Occupations
mathematician, statistician
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved