Katsu Kaishū
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Summary
Katsu Kaishū was born on March 12, 1823[1], in Ryōgoku[2]. He died on January 21, 1899[3], in Akasaka-ku[4]. He worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], historian[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,855 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 19, 1899[11]
- Place of burial: Senzoku-ike[12]
- Father: Katsu Kokichi[13]
- Spouse: Katsu Tamiko[14]
- Child: Koroku Katsu[15], Kaji Umetaro[16]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[17]
- Native language: Japanese[18]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[19]
- Occupation: samurai[20]
- Field of work: history of Japan[21]
- Position held: Rikugun sōsai[22], member of the Genrōin[23], Minister of the Navy of Japan[24]
- Employer: Gunkan-sō renjo[25], Bansho Shirabesho[26], Kōbusho[27], Gunkan-bugyō[28], Ministry of the Navy of Japan[29], Privy Council of Japan[30]
- Educated at: Toyo University[31], Nagasaki Naval Training Center[32]
- Student: Sugi Kōji[33], Satō Masayasu[34], Sakamoto Ryōma[35]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[36]
- Member of: Three ships of Bakumatsu[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Noble title: count[39]
- Military branch: navy[40]
- Commons category: Katsu Kaishu[41]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[42]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Japanese corvette Kanrin Maru[43]
- Participated in conflict: Boshin War[44]
- Family name: Katsu[45]
- Given name: Yasuyoshi[46]
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Education
Studied under Otani Nobutomo[47], Shimada Toranosuke[48], and Wakayama Butsudō[49].
Why It Matters
Katsu Kaishū has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Katsu Kaishū born?
Katsu Kaishū was born in Ryōgoku[2].
Where did Katsu Kaishū die?
Katsu Kaishū died in Akasaka-ku[4].
Who were Katsu Kaishū's parents?
Katsu Kaishū's father was Katsu Kokichi[13].
Who was Katsu Kaishū married to?
Katsu Kaishū's spouses include Katsu Tamiko[14].
What did Katsu Kaishū do for work?
Katsu Kaishū worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], historian[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9].
Where did Katsu Kaishū go to school?
Katsu Kaishū was educated at Toyo University[31] and Nagasaki Naval Training Center[32].
What awards did Katsu Kaishū receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[36].