Katsura Tarō

Japanese general and politician (1848–1913)
Person human Q159048
Katsura Tarō
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Katsura Tarō

Summary

Katsura Tarō is a human[1]. Born in Hagi[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1848[3]. He died in Mita[4]. He died on October 10, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Katsura Tarō's place of birth was Hagi[2].
  • Katsura Tarō passed away in Mita[4].
  • Katsura Tarō was born on January 4, 1848[3].
  • Katsura Tarō died on October 10, 1913[5].
  • A child of Katsura Tarō was Inoue Saburō[9].
  • Katsura Tarō held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Katsura Tarō's professions included politician[6].
  • Katsura Tarō's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Katsura Tarō held the position of Governor-General of Taiwan[11].
  • Katsura Tarō held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[12].
  • Katsura Tarō held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[13].
  • Katsura Tarō held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[14].
  • Katsura Tarō held the position of member of the House of Peers[15].
  • Among Katsura Tarō's employers was Takushoku University[16].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Order of the Black Eagle[20].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21].
  • Katsura Tarō received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22].
  • Katsura Tarō is recorded as male[23].
  • Katsura Tarō's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Katsura Tarō's family is recorded as Katsura clan[25].
  • Katsura Tarō's noble title is recorded as viscount[26].
  • Katsura Tarō's noble title is recorded as count[27].

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Origins and Family

Katsura Tarō's place of birth was Hagi[2]. He was born on January 4, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Among Katsura Tarō's employers was Takushoku University[16]. Positions held include Governor-General of Taiwan[11], a position[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1895[30]; Prime Minister of Japan[12], a position[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1885[33]; and member of the House of Peers[15], a public office[34], in Japan[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Order of the Black Eagle[20], an order[43], in Kingdom of Prussia[44], founded in 1701[45]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21]; and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22], a grade of an order[46], in Japan[47], founded in 1876[48].

Personal Life

A child of Katsura Tarō was Inoue Saburō[9]. He was affiliated with the Rikken Dōshikai[49].

Death and Burial

Katsura Tarō died on October 10, 1913[5]. He died in Mita[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[50].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Katsura Tarō include Taft–Katsura Agreement[51], an agreement[52].

Why It Matters

Katsura Tarō ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Taft–Katsura Agreement[51], an agreement[52].

FAQs

Where was Katsura Tarō born?

Katsura Tarō's place of birth was Hagi[2].

Where did Katsura Tarō die?

Katsura Tarō died in Mita[4].

What did Katsura Tarō do for work?

Katsura Tarō worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Katsura Tarō receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], and Order of the Black Eagle[20].

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  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [52] . 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. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family Katsura clan
    Relative Kōtarō Katsura, Nagashima Ryūji, Naoyoshi Amaoka +2
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Mita
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