Chūichi Nagumo
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Summary
Chūichi Nagumo was born on March 25, 1887[1], in Yamagata[2]. He died on July 6, 1944[3], in Saipan[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,378 views/month, #6,590 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Engaku-ji Temple[7]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
- Employer: Naval War College[9]
- Educated at: Naval War College[10], Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[11]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[12], Order of the Rising Sun[13], Order of the Golden Kite, 1st Class[14], Order of the Sacred Treasure[15], Taishō Enthronement Commemorative Medal[16], Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal[17], Military Medal of Honor[18], Victory Medal[19], 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal[20], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[21], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[22], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[23], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[24], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: Imperial Japanese Navy[27]
- Commons category: Chūichi Nagumo[28]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[29]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[30]
- Participated in conflict: Pacific War[31], World War II[32], Attack on Pearl Harbor[33], Indian Ocean raid[34], Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands[35], Battle of Midway[36], Bombing of Darwin[37], Battle of the Eastern Solomons[38]
- Family name: Nagumo[39]
- Given name: Chūichi[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chuichi Nagumo[41]
- Allegiance: Empire of Japan[42]
- Manner of death: suicide in battle[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[44]
- Name in native language: 南雲忠一[45]
- Name in kana: なぐも ちゅういち[46]
- Start of work period: 1908[47]
- End of work period: July 6, 1944[48]
Why It Matters
Chūichi Nagumo has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Chūichi Nagumo born?
Chūichi Nagumo's place of birth was Yamagata[2].
Where did Chūichi Nagumo die?
Chūichi Nagumo passed away in Saipan[4].
What did Chūichi Nagumo do for work?
Chūichi Nagumo worked as a naval officer[5].
Where did Chūichi Nagumo go to school?
Chūichi Nagumo was educated at Naval War College[10] and Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[11].
What awards did Chūichi Nagumo receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[12], Order of the Rising Sun[13], Order of the Golden Kite, 1st Class[14], and Order of the Sacred Treasure[15].