Hideo Kodama

Japanese politician (1876-1947)
Person human Q859979
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Hideo Kodama

Summary

Hideo Kodama is a human[1]. He was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture[2]. He was born on July 19, 1876[3]. He died on April 7, 1947[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Hideo Kodama's place of birth was Yamaguchi Prefecture[2].
  • Hideo Kodama was born on July 19, 1876[3].
  • Hideo Kodama died on April 7, 1947[4].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[7].
  • Hideo Kodama's father was Kodama Gentarō[8].
  • Hideo Kodama held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Hideo Kodama's professions included politician[5].
  • Hideo Kodama held the position of Minister of Communications of Japan[10].
  • Hideo Kodama held the position of member of the House of Peers[11].
  • Hideo Kodama's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[12].
  • Hideo Kodama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[13].
  • Hideo Kodama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[14].
  • Hideo Kodama is recorded as male[15].
  • Hideo Kodama's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hideo Kodama's noble title is recorded as viscount[17].
  • Hideo Kodama's noble title is recorded as count[18].
  • Hideo Kodama's Commons category is recorded as Hideo Kodama[19].
  • Hideo Kodama's family name is recorded as Kodama[20].
  • Hideo Kodama's given name is recorded as Hideo[21].
  • Hideo Kodama's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Hideo Kodama's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '兒玉秀雄'}[23].
  • Hideo Kodama's social classification is recorded as kazoku[24].
  • Hideo Kodama's writing language is recorded as Japanese[25].

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Origins and Family

Hideo Kodama's place of birth was Yamaguchi Prefecture[2]. He was born on July 19, 1876[3]. His father was Kodama Gentarō[8].

Education

Hideo Kodama's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[12].

Career and Affiliations

Hideo Kodama worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Minister of Communications of Japan[10], a public office[26], in Japan[27] and member of the House of Peers[11], a public office[28], in Japan[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[13], a grade of an order[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1888[32] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1888[35].

Death and Burial

Hideo Kodama died on April 7, 1947[4]. He is buried at Tama Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Hideo Kodama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Hideo Kodama born?

Hideo Kodama's place of birth was Yamaguchi Prefecture[2].

Who were Hideo Kodama's parents?

Hideo Kodama's father was Kodama Gentarō[8].

What did Hideo Kodama do for work?

Hideo Kodama worked as politician[5].

Where did Hideo Kodama go to school?

Hideo Kodama was educated at University of Tokyo[12].

What awards did Hideo Kodama receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[13] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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