Kenkichi Yoshizawa

Japanese diplomat (1874-1965)
Person human Q5367872
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Summary

Kenkichi Yoshizawa is a human[1]. Born in Suwa[2], he… he was born on +1874-01-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Akashichō[4]. He died on +1965-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's place of birth was Suwa[2].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa died in Akashichō[4].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa was born on +1874-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa died on +1965-01-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa worked as a politician[7].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa held the position of ambassador of Japan to France[11].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa held the position of member of the House of Peers[12].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[13].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[14].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa is recorded as male[15].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa was affiliated with the Rikken Seiyūkai[17].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's Commons category is recorded as Kenkichi Yoshizawa[18].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's family name is recorded as Yoshizawa[19].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's given name is recorded as Kenkichi[20].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[21].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '芳澤謙吉'}[22].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's name in kana is recorded as よしざわ けんきち[23].
  • Kenkichi Yoshizawa's writing language is recorded as Japanese[24].

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Origins and Family

Kenkichi Yoshizawa's place of birth was Suwa[2]. He was born on +1874-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Kenkichi Yoshizawa's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador of Japan to France[11], a position[25], in France[26] and member of the House of Peers[12], a public office[27], in Japan[28].

Recognition

Kenkichi Yoshizawa received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[14].

Personal Life

Kenkichi Yoshizawa was affiliated with the Rikken Seiyūkai[17].

Death and Burial

Kenkichi Yoshizawa died on +1965-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Akashichō[4].

Why It Matters

Kenkichi Yoshizawa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Kenkichi Yoshizawa born?

Kenkichi Yoshizawa was born in Suwa[2].

Where did Kenkichi Yoshizawa die?

Kenkichi Yoshizawa passed away in Akashichō[4].

What did Kenkichi Yoshizawa do for work?

Kenkichi Yoshizawa worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Kenkichi Yoshizawa go to school?

Kenkichi Yoshizawa was educated at University of Tokyo[13].

What awards did Kenkichi Yoshizawa receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . 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. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship → Japan, Empire of Japan
    Position held → ambassador of Japan to France, member of the House of Peers
    Place of birth → Suwa
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
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