Hiroo Onoda

Imperial Japanese Army intelligence officer (1922-2014)
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Hiroo Onoda
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Hiroo Onoda

Summary

Hiroo Onoda is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kainan[2]. He was born on +1922-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on +2014-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,304 views/month, #2,315 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kainan[2], Hiroo Onoda…
  • Hiroo Onoda died in Tokyo[4].
  • Hiroo Onoda was born on +1922-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hiroo Onoda died on +2014-01-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hiroo Onoda was married to Onoda Machie[9].
  • Hiroo Onoda held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Hiroo Onoda held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Hiroo Onoda worked as a military officer[6].
  • Hiroo Onoda worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Hiroo Onoda's education included a stint at Q11658660[12].
  • Hiroo Onoda's education included a stint at Kainan High School[13].
  • Hiroo Onoda received the Medal with Blue Ribbon[14].
  • Hiroo Onoda is recorded as male[15].
  • Hiroo Onoda's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hiroo Onoda's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[17].
  • Hiroo Onoda's military branch is recorded as reconnaissance[18].
  • Hiroo Onoda's Commons category is recorded as Hiroo Onoda[19].
  • Hiroo Onoda's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[20].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[21].
  • Hiroo Onoda was part of the conflict Pacific War[22].
  • Hiroo Onoda was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Hiroo Onoda was part of the conflict Philippines campaign of 1944–1945[24].
  • Hiroo Onoda's family name is recorded as Onoda[25].
  • Hiroo Onoda's given name is recorded as Hiroo[26].
  • Hiroo Onoda's official website is recorded as https://onoda-shizenjuku.jp[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kainan[2], Hiroo Onoda… he was born on +1922-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Q11658660[12], a military academy[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1927[30] and Kainan High School[13], a Japanese high school[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1948[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and autobiographer[7].

Recognition

Hiroo Onoda received the Medal with Blue Ribbon[14].

Personal Life

Hiroo Onoda was married to Onoda Machie[9].

Death and Burial

Hiroo Onoda died on +2014-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[21].

Why It Matters

Hiroo Onoda ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,304 views/month, #2,315 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hiroo Onoda born?

Hiroo Onoda's place of birth was Kainan[2].

Where did Hiroo Onoda die?

Hiroo Onoda passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who was Hiroo Onoda married to?

Hiroo Onoda's spouses include Onoda Machie[9].

What did Hiroo Onoda do for work?

Hiroo Onoda worked as military officer[6] and autobiographer[7].

Where did Hiroo Onoda go to school?

Hiroo Onoda was educated at Q11658660[12] and Kainan High School[13].

What awards did Hiroo Onoda receive?

Honors received include Medal with Blue Ribbon[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allegiance Empire of Japan, Imperial Japanese Army
    Participated in conflict Pacific War, World War II, Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
    End of work period +1974-03-09T00:00:00Z
    Start of work period +1940-00-00T00:00:00Z
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