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 (16 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 held the position of Minister of Home Affairs[12].
  • Hideo Kodama held the position of Ministry of Colonial Affairs[13].
  • Hideo Kodama held the position of Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture[14].
  • Hideo Kodama held the position of Chief Cabinet Secretary[15].
  • Hideo Kodama was educated at University of Tokyo[16].
  • Hideo Kodama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[17].
  • Hideo Kodama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].
  • Hideo Kodama is recorded as male[19].
  • Hideo Kodama's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hideo Kodama's noble title is recorded as viscount[21].
  • Hideo Kodama's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Hideo Kodama's Commons category is recorded as Hideo Kodama[23].
  • Hideo Kodama's family name is recorded as Kodama[24].
  • Hideo Kodama's given name is recorded as Hideo[25].
  • Hideo Kodama's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Hideo Kodama's name in native language is recorded as 兒玉秀雄[27].

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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[16].

Career and Affiliations

Hideo Kodama worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Minister of Communications of Japan[10], a public office[28], in Japan[29]; member of the House of Peers[11], a public office[30], in Japan[31]; Minister of Home Affairs[12], a position[32], in Empire of Japan[33], founded in 1885[34]; Ministry of Colonial Affairs[13], a ministry of the colonies[35], in Empire of Japan[36], founded in 1923[37], headquartered in Kōjimachi-ku[38]; Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture[14], a ministry[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1871[41]; and Chief Cabinet Secretary[15], a public office[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1947[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[17], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1888[47] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1888[50].

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 (16 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

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[16].

What awards did Hideo Kodama receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[17] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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