Iwasaki Yatarō

Japanese industrialist; founder of Mitsubishi (1835–1885)
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Iwasaki Yatarō

Summary

Iwasaki Yatarō is a human[1]. Born in Inokuchi[2], he… he was born on January 9, 1835[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on February 7, 1885[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and factory owner[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Iwasaki Yatarō's place of birth was Inokuchi[2].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō was born on January 9, 1835[3].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō died on February 7, 1885[5].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō is buried at Sugamo[9].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's father was Iwasaki Yajirō[10].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's mother was Miwa Iwasaki[11].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō was married to Iwasaki Kise[12].
  • A child of Iwasaki Yatarō was Hisaya Iwasaki[13].
  • A child of Iwasaki Yatarō was Katō Haruji[14].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Iwasaki Yatarō's native language[16].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's professions included factory owner[7].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō is recorded as male[18].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's family is recorded as Iwasaki family[20].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's Commons category is recorded as Iwasaki Yataro[21].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[22].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's family name is recorded as Iwasaki[23].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's given name is recorded as Yatarō[24].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's pseudonym is recorded as ll[25].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Iwasaki Yataro[26].
  • Iwasaki Yatarō's relative is recorded as Kijūrō Shidehara[27].

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Origins and Family

Iwasaki Yatarō's place of birth was Inokuchi[2]. He was born on January 9, 1835[3]. His father was Iwasaki Yajirō[10]. His mother was Miwa Iwasaki[11]. Japanese was his native language[16].

Education

Studied under Okamoto Neiho[28], 1789–1848[29], of Japan[30]; Asaka Gonsai[31], a scientist[32], 1791–1861[33], of Japan[34]; and Yoshida Tōyō[35], a samurai[36], 1816–1862[37], of Japan[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and factory owner[7].

Recognition

Iwasaki Yatarō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].

Personal Life

Among Iwasaki Yatarō's spouses was Iwasaki Kise[12]. Children include Hisaya Iwasaki[13], a businessperson[39], 1865–1955[40], of Japan[41] and Katō Haruji[14], 1864–1942[42], of Japan[43].

Death and Burial

Iwasaki Yatarō died on February 7, 1885[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[22]. Burial took place at Sugamo[9].

Why It Matters

Iwasaki Yatarō has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Iwasaki Yatarō born?

Born in Inokuchi[2], Iwasaki Yatarō…

Where did Iwasaki Yatarō die?

Iwasaki Yatarō died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Iwasaki Yatarō's parents?

Iwasaki Yatarō's father was Iwasaki Yajirō[10]. Iwasaki Yatarō's mother was Miwa Iwasaki[11].

Who was Iwasaki Yatarō married to?

Iwasaki Yatarō's spouses include Iwasaki Kise[12].

What did Iwasaki Yatarō do for work?

Iwasaki Yatarō worked as entrepreneur[6] and factory owner[7].

What awards did Iwasaki Yatarō receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . wikidata.org.
  28. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Japanese
    Place of birth Inokuchi
    Relative Kijūrō Shidehara, Katō Takaaki, Kiuchi Jūshirō +1
    Ethnic group Q161652
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