Katō Takaaki

Japanese politician (1860-1926)
Person human Q315563
Katō Takaaki
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Katō Takaaki

Summary

Katō Takaaki is a human[1]. He was born in Saya[2]. He was born on January 25, 1860[3]. He passed away in Kōjimachi-ku[4]. He died on January 28, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Katō Takaaki was born in Saya[2].
  • Katō Takaaki passed away in Kōjimachi-ku[4].
  • Katō Takaaki was born on January 25, 1860[3].
  • Katō Takaaki died on January 28, 1926[5].
  • Katō Takaaki is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[9].
  • Katō Takaaki was married to Katō Haruji[10].
  • A child of Katō Takaaki was Kōtarō Katō[11].
  • Katō Takaaki held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Katō Takaaki's native language[13].
  • Katō Takaaki's professions included politician[6].
  • Katō Takaaki worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Katō Takaaki held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[14].
  • Katō Takaaki held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Katō Takaaki held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[16].
  • Katō Takaaki held the position of member of the House of Peers[17].
  • Katō Takaaki was employed by Mitsubishi zaibatsu[18].
  • Katō Takaaki was employed by Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun[19].
  • Katō Takaaki's education included a stint at Tokyo University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Katō Takaaki is Q11523644[21].
  • Katō Takaaki received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22].
  • Katō Takaaki received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23].
  • Katō Takaaki received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[24].
  • Katō Takaaki received the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[25].
  • Katō Takaaki received the King George V Coronation Medal[26].
  • Katō Takaaki received the Order of the White Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Katō Takaaki was born in Saya[2]. He was born on January 25, 1860[3]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Education

Katō Takaaki was educated at Tokyo University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Employers include Mitsubishi zaibatsu[18], a zaibatsu[28], in Empire of Japan[29], headquartered in Marunouchi[30] and Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun[19], a newspaper[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1872[33]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Japan[14], a position[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1885[36]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[37]; member of the House of Representatives of Japan[16], an elective office[38], in Japan[39]; and member of the House of Peers[17], a public office[40], in Japan[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Katō Takaaki is Q11523644[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1875[44]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1888[47]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[24], a grade of an order[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1876[50]; Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[25], an order of chivalry[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1818[53]; King George V Coronation Medal[26], a commemorative medal[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1911[56]; and Order of the White Eagle[27], an order[57], in Russian Empire[58], founded in 1831[59].

Personal Life

Katō Takaaki was married to Katō Haruji[10]. A child of him was Kōtarō Katō[11]. Political affiliations include Kenseikai[60], a defunct political party[61], in Empire of Japan[62], founded in 1916[63], headquartered in Tokyo[64] and Rikken Dōshikai[65], a defunct political party[66], in Japan[67], founded in 1913[68], headquartered in Tokyo[69].

Death and Burial

Katō Takaaki died on January 28, 1926[5]. He passed away in Kōjimachi-ku[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[70]. Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Katō Takaaki ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Katō Takaaki born?

Katō Takaaki's place of birth was Saya[2].

Where did Katō Takaaki die?

Katō Takaaki passed away in Kōjimachi-ku[4].

Who was Katō Takaaki married to?

Katō Takaaki's spouses include Katō Haruji[10].

What did Katō Takaaki do for work?

Katō Takaaki worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Katō Takaaki go to school?

Katō Takaaki was educated at Tokyo University[20].

What awards did Katō Takaaki receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[24], and Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[25].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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