Keizō Obuchi

84th Prime Minister of Japan (1937–2000)
Person human Q313339
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Keizō Obuchi

Summary

Keizō Obuchi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nakanojō[2]. He was born on June 25, 1937[3]. He died in Juntendo University Hospital[4]. He died on May 14, 2000[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (423 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Keizō Obuchi was born in Nakanojō[2].
  • Keizō Obuchi died in Juntendo University Hospital[4].
  • Keizō Obuchi was born on June 25, 1937[3].
  • Keizō Obuchi died on May 14, 2000[5].
  • Keizō Obuchi's father was Mitsuhei Obuchi[9].
  • Keizō Obuchi's mother was Chiyo Obuchi[10].
  • Keizō Obuchi was married to Chizuko Obuchi[11].
  • A child of Keizō Obuchi was Akiko Obuchi[12].
  • A child of Keizō Obuchi was Yūko Obuchi[13].
  • Keizō Obuchi held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Keizō Obuchi's native language[15].
  • Keizō Obuchi worked as a politician[6].
  • Keizō Obuchi worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Keizō Obuchi held the position of Chief Cabinet Secretary[16].
  • Keizō Obuchi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[17].
  • Keizō Obuchi held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[18].
  • Keizō Obuchi held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[19].
  • Keizō Obuchi held the position of chairperson[20].
  • Keizō Obuchi's education included a stint at Q11362875[21].
  • Keizō Obuchi's education included a stint at Q114925820[22].
  • Keizō Obuchi was educated at Tokyo Metropolitan Kita High School[23].
  • Keizō Obuchi was educated at Q11511512[24].
  • Keizō Obuchi was educated at Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University[25].
  • Keizō Obuchi received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].
  • Keizō Obuchi received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nakanojō[2], Keizō Obuchi… he was born on June 25, 1937[3]. His father was Mitsuhei Obuchi[9]. His mother was Chiyo Obuchi[10]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Q11362875[21], a lower secondary school in Japan[28], in Japan[29]; Q114925820[22]; Tokyo Metropolitan Kita High School[23], a Japanese high school[30], in Japan[31]; Q11511512[24], a faculty of letters[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1949[34]; and Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University[25], a graduate faculty[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Chief Cabinet Secretary[16], a public office[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1947[38]; Prime Minister of Japan[17], a position[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1885[41]; member of the House of Representatives of Japan[18], an elective office[42], in Japan[43]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[19], a position[44], in Japan[45]; and chairperson[20], a type of position[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], a grade of an order[47], in Japan[48], founded in 1876[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[27], a grade of an order[50], in Peru[51]; Order of the Chrysanthemum[52], an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1876[55]; Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[56]; and Order of the Sun of Peru[57].

Personal Life

Among Keizō Obuchi's spouses was Chizuko Obuchi[11]. Children include Akiko Obuchi[12], an illustrator[58], b. 1968[59], of Japan[60] and Yūko Obuchi[13], a politician[61], b. 1973[62], of Japan[63]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[64].

Death and Burial

Keizō Obuchi died on May 14, 2000[5]. He passed away in Juntendo University Hospital[4]. The cause of death was stroke[65].

Why It Matters

Keizō Obuchi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (423 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Keizō Obuchi born?

Keizō Obuchi was born in Nakanojō[2].

Where did Keizō Obuchi die?

Keizō Obuchi died in Juntendo University Hospital[4].

Who were Keizō Obuchi's parents?

Keizō Obuchi's father was Mitsuhei Obuchi[9]. Keizō Obuchi's mother was Chiyo Obuchi[10].

Who was Keizō Obuchi married to?

Keizō Obuchi's spouses include Chizuko Obuchi[11].

What did Keizō Obuchi do for work?

Keizō Obuchi worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Keizō Obuchi go to school?

Keizō Obuchi was educated at Q11362875[21], Q114925820[22], Tokyo Metropolitan Kita High School[23], and Q11511512[24].

What awards did Keizō Obuchi receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[27], Order of the Chrysanthemum[52], and Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[56].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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