Kanji Ishiwara

general in the Imperial Japanese Army (1889-1949)
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Kanji Ishiwara
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Kanji Ishiwara

Summary

Kanji Ishiwara is a human[1]. Born in Tsuruoka[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1889[3]. He passed away in Takase[4]. He died on August 15, 1949[5]. He worked as a historian[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,602 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tsuruoka[2], Kanji Ishiwara…
  • Kanji Ishiwara died in Takase[4].
  • Kanji Ishiwara was born on January 18, 1889[3].
  • Kanji Ishiwara died on August 15, 1949[5].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's father was Keisuke Ishiwara[10].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's mother was Kanei Ishiwara[11].
  • Kanji Ishiwara held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Kanji Ishiwara held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Kanji Ishiwara's native language[14].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's professions included historian[6].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's professions included politician[8].
  • Among Kanji Ishiwara's employers was Ritsumeikan University[15].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's education included a stint at Army War College[16].
  • Kanji Ishiwara was educated at Imperial Japanese Army Academy[17].
  • Kanji Ishiwara was educated at Central Military Preparatory School[18].
  • Kanji Ishiwara was educated at Sendai Military Preparatory School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Kanji Ishiwara is The Theory of the Final World War[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Kanji Ishiwara is Political Theory of National Defense[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Kanji Ishiwara is General Outline of the History of War[22].
  • Kanji Ishiwara received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23].
  • Kanji Ishiwara is recorded as male[24].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[26].
  • Kanji Ishiwara's Commons category is recorded as Kanji Ishiwara[27].

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Origins and Family

Kanji Ishiwara was born in Tsuruoka[2]. He was born on January 18, 1889[3]. His father was Keisuke Ishiwara[10]. His mother was Kanei Ishiwara[11]. Japanese was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Army War College[16], a military academy[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1882[30]; Imperial Japanese Army Academy[17], an army academy[31], in Empire of Japan[32], founded in 1874[33]; Central Military Preparatory School[18]; and Sendai Military Preparatory School[19], a military preparatory school[34], in Empire of Japan[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Kanji Ishiwara was employed by Ritsumeikan University[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Theory of the Final World War[20], a written work[36]; Political Theory of National Defense[21], a written work[37]; and General Outline of the History of War[22], a written work[38].

Recognition

Kanji Ishiwara received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23].

Death and Burial

Kanji Ishiwara died on August 15, 1949[5]. He passed away in Takase[4]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[39], pulmonary edema[40], and bladder cancer[41].

Why It Matters

Kanji Ishiwara ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,602 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Kanji Ishiwara born?

Kanji Ishiwara was born in Tsuruoka[2].

Where did Kanji Ishiwara die?

Kanji Ishiwara died in Takase[4].

Who were Kanji Ishiwara's parents?

Kanji Ishiwara's father was Keisuke Ishiwara[10]. Kanji Ishiwara's mother was Kanei Ishiwara[11].

What did Kanji Ishiwara do for work?

Kanji Ishiwara worked as historian[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Kanji Ishiwara go to school?

Kanji Ishiwara was educated at Army War College[16], Imperial Japanese Army Academy[17], Central Military Preparatory School[18], and Sendai Military Preparatory School[19].

What awards did Kanji Ishiwara receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [39] . wikidata.org.
  22. [40] . wikidata.org.
  23. [41] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] . wikidata.org.
  28. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation historian, military personnel, politician
    Military branch Imperial Japanese Army
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
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