Joseph Grew

American diplomat, U.S. ambassador to Japan (1880-1965)
Person human Q3267622
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Joseph Grew

Summary

Joseph Grew is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1880[3]. He died in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4]. He died on May 25, 1965[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Grew's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Joseph Grew died in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4].
  • Joseph Grew was born on May 27, 1880[3].
  • Joseph Grew died on May 25, 1965[5].
  • Joseph Grew is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].
  • Joseph Grew's father was Edward Sturgis Grew[10].
  • A child of Joseph Grew was Lilla Cabot Grew[11].
  • Joseph Grew held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joseph Grew's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Joseph Grew's professions included writer[7].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of Under Secretary of State[13].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of Under Secretary of State[14].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of United States Ambassador to Denmark[15].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein[16].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of United States Ambassador to Turkey[17].
  • Joseph Grew held the position of United States Ambassador to Japan[18].
  • Joseph Grew's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].
  • Joseph Grew received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].
  • Joseph Grew was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Joseph Grew is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph Grew's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph Grew's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Grew[24].
  • Joseph Grew's family name is recorded as Grew[25].
  • Joseph Grew's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Joseph Grew's given name is recorded as Clark[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Grew was born in Boston[2]. He was born on May 27, 1880[3]. His father was Edward Sturgis Grew[10].

Education

Joseph Grew was educated at Harvard University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Under Secretary of State[13], a position[28], in United States[29]; United States Ambassador to Denmark[15], a position[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1827[32]; United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein[16], a position[33], in Switzerland[34], founded in 1853[35]; United States Ambassador to Turkey[17], a position[36], in Turkey[37], founded in 1923[38]; United States Ambassador to Japan[18], a position[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1859[41]; and United States Secretary of State[42], a public office[43], in United States[44], founded in 1789[45].

Recognition

Joseph Grew received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph Grew was Lilla Cabot Grew[11].

Death and Burial

Joseph Grew died on May 25, 1965[5]. He died in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hills Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Grew ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Grew born?

Joseph Grew's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Joseph Grew die?

Joseph Grew passed away in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4].

Who were Joseph Grew's parents?

Joseph Grew's father was Edward Sturgis Grew[10].

What did Joseph Grew do for work?

Joseph Grew worked as diplomat[6] and writer[7].

Where did Joseph Grew go to school?

Joseph Grew was educated at Harvard University[19].

What awards did Joseph Grew receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].

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  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [42] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, writer
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  2. 16d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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