Hiroshi Ōshima

Japanese general (1886-1975)
Person human Q385936
Hiroshi Ōshima
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Hiroshi Ōshima

Summary

Hiroshi Ōshima is a human[1]. Born in Nagoya[2], he… he was born on April 19, 1886[3]. He passed away in Chigasaki[4]. He died on June 6, 1975[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (899 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hiroshi Ōshima was born in Nagoya[2].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima died in Chigasaki[4].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima was born on April 19, 1886[3].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima died on June 6, 1975[5].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima is buried at Tōkō-in[10].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[11].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's father was Ōshima Ken'ichi[12].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima worked as a politician[8].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima held the position of ambassador of Japan to Germany[15].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima held the position of ambassador of Japan to Germany[16].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima was educated at Central Military Preparatory School[17].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima was educated at Tokyo Military Preparatory School[18].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima is recorded as male[20].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's ancestral home is recorded as Iwamura[22].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[23].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's Commons category is recorded as Hiroshi Ōshima[24].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Hiroshi Ōshima's family name is recorded as Ōshima[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hiroshi Ōshima was born in Nagoya[2]. He was born on April 19, 1886[3]. His father was Ōshima Ken'ichi[12].

Education

Educated at Central Military Preparatory School[17] and Tokyo Military Preparatory School[18], a military preparatory school[28], in Empire of Japan[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include ambassador of Japan to Germany[15], a position[30], in Germany[31].

Recognition

Hiroshi Ōshima received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19].

Death and Burial

Hiroshi Ōshima died on June 6, 1975[5]. He died in Chigasaki[4]. Recorded place of burial include Tōkō-in[10] and Tama Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Hiroshi Ōshima ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (899 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hiroshi Ōshima born?

Hiroshi Ōshima was born in Nagoya[2].

Where did Hiroshi Ōshima die?

Hiroshi Ōshima passed away in Chigasaki[4].

Who were Hiroshi Ōshima's parents?

Hiroshi Ōshima's father was Ōshima Ken'ichi[12].

What did Hiroshi Ōshima do for work?

Hiroshi Ōshima worked as diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Hiroshi Ōshima go to school?

Hiroshi Ōshima was educated at Central Military Preparatory School[17] and Tokyo Military Preparatory School[18].

What awards did Hiroshi Ōshima receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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