Iwakura Tomomi

Japanese politician (1825-1883)
Person human Q428200
Iwakura Tomomi
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Iwakura Tomomi

Summary

Iwakura Tomomi is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], he… he was born on +1825-10-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on +1883-07-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Iwakura Tomomi's place of birth was Kyoto[2].
  • Iwakura Tomomi died in Tokyo[4].
  • Iwakura Tomomi was born on +1825-10-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Iwakura Tomomi died on +1883-07-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Kaian-ji Temple[9].
  • Iwakura Tomomi's father was Yasushika Horikawa[10].
  • Among Iwakura Tomomi's spouses was Iwakura Makiko[11].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Iwakura Tomotsune[12].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Mori Hiroko[13].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Iwakura Tomosada[14].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Iwakura Michitomo[15].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Toda Kiwako[16].
  • A child of Iwakura Tomomi was Q113163640[17].
  • Iwakura Tomomi held citizenship in Japan[18].
  • Japanese was Iwakura Tomomi's native language[19].
  • Iwakura Tomomi worked as a politician[6].
  • Iwakura Tomomi worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Iwakura Tomomi held the position of Chamberlain of Japan[20].
  • Iwakura Tomomi held the position of gijō[21].
  • Iwakura Tomomi held the position of Dainagon[22].
  • Iwakura Tomomi held the position of Udaijin[23].
  • Iwakura Tomomi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24].
  • Iwakura Tomomi received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25].
  • Iwakura Tomomi is recorded as male[26].
  • Iwakura Tomomi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kyoto[2], Iwakura Tomomi… he was born on +1825-10-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Yasushika Horikawa[10]. Japanese was his native language[19].

Education

Iwakura Tomomi studied under Q11381031[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Chamberlain of Japan[20], an East Asian government position[29], in Japan[30]; gijō[21], an East Asian government position[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1868[33]; Dainagon[22], an adviser[34], in Japan[35], founded in 0702[36]; and Udaijin[23], an East Asian government position[37], in Japan[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1875[41] and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25], a grade of an order[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1876[44].

Personal Life

Iwakura Tomomi was married to Iwakura Makiko[11]. Children include Iwakura Tomotsune[12], a diplomat[45], b. 1853[46], of Japan[47], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[48]; Mori Hiroko[13], 1864–1943[49]; Iwakura Tomosada[14], a politician[50], 1852–1910[51], of Japan[52], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[53]; Iwakura Michitomo[15], a politician[54], 1881–1946[55], of Japan[56]; Toda Kiwako[16], 1858–1936[57], of Japan[58]; and Q113163640[17].

Death and Burial

Iwakura Tomomi died on +1883-07-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[59]. Burial took place at Kaian-ji Temple[9].

Why It Matters

Iwakura Tomomi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Iwakura Tomomi born?

Iwakura Tomomi's place of birth was Kyoto[2].

Where did Iwakura Tomomi die?

Iwakura Tomomi died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Iwakura Tomomi's parents?

Iwakura Tomomi's father was Yasushika Horikawa[10].

Who was Iwakura Tomomi married to?

Iwakura Tomomi's spouses include Iwakura Makiko[11].

What did Iwakura Tomomi do for work?

Iwakura Tomomi worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Iwakura Tomomi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24] and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Relative Tomoyasu Iwakura, Tomotsuna Iwakura
    Ethnic group Q161652
    Depicted by 500 yen note
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