Hijikata Toshizō

Japanese military leader (1835-1869)
Person human Q701182
Hijikata Toshizō
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Hijikata Toshizō

Summary

Hijikata Toshizō is a human[1]. Born in Hino[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1835[3]. He died in Hakodate[4]. He died on June 20, 1869[5]. He worked as a samurai[6] and hatamoto[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #6,728 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hijikata Toshizō was born in Hino[2].
  • Hijikata Toshizō died in Hakodate[4].
  • Hijikata Toshizō was born on May 31, 1835[3].
  • Hijikata Toshizō died on June 20, 1869[5].
  • Burial took place at Sekiden-ji Temple[9].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's father was Q106223431[10].
  • Hijikata Toshizō held citizenship in Tokugawa shogunate[11].
  • Hijikata Toshizō held citizenship in Republic of Ezo[12].
  • Japanese was Hijikata Toshizō's native language[13].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's professions included samurai[6].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's professions included hatamoto[7].
  • Hijikata Toshizō was a member of Shinsengumi[14].
  • Hijikata Toshizō is recorded as male[15].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's Commons category is recorded as Hijikata Toshizo[17].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[18].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's armament is recorded as Izumi no Kami Kanesada[19].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's commander of is recorded as Republic of Ezo[20].
  • Hijikata Toshizō was part of the conflict Boshin War[21].
  • Hijikata Toshizō was part of the conflict Battle of Utsunomiya Castle[22].
  • Hijikata Toshizō was part of the conflict Battle of Hakodate[23].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's family name is recorded as Hijikata[24].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's given name is recorded as Toshizō[25].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Hijikata Toshizo[26].
  • Hijikata Toshizō's Commons gallery is recorded as Hijikata Toshizo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hijikata Toshizō was born in Hino[2]. He was born on May 31, 1835[3]. His father was Q106223431[10]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include samurai[6] and hatamoto[7].

Death and Burial

Hijikata Toshizō died on June 20, 1869[5]. He passed away in Hakodate[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[18]. He is buried at Sekiden-ji Temple[9].

Why It Matters

Hijikata Toshizō ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #6,728 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hijikata Toshizō born?

Hijikata Toshizō's place of birth was Hino[2].

Where did Hijikata Toshizō die?

Hijikata Toshizō passed away in Hakodate[4].

Who were Hijikata Toshizō's parents?

Hijikata Toshizō's father was Q106223431[10].

What did Hijikata Toshizō do for work?

Hijikata Toshizō worked as samurai[6] and hatamoto[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Manner of death death in battle
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