Koichi Kato

Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (1939-2016)
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Koichi Kato

Summary

Koichi Kato is a human[1]. His place of birth was Shirakabe[2]. He was born on January 1, 1939[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on September 9, 2016[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Koichi Kato was born in Shirakabe[2].
  • Koichi Kato passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Koichi Kato was born on January 1, 1939[3].
  • Koichi Kato was born on June 17, 1939[8].
  • Koichi Kato died on September 9, 2016[5].
  • Koichi Kato's father was Seizō Katō[9].
  • A child of Koichi Kato was Ayuko Kato[10].
  • Koichi Kato held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Koichi Kato's native language[12].
  • Koichi Kato's professions included politician[6].
  • Koichi Kato held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[13].
  • Koichi Kato held the position of Chief Cabinet Secretary[14].
  • Koichi Kato's education included a stint at Harvard University[15].
  • Koichi Kato's education included a stint at National Taiwan University[16].
  • Koichi Kato was educated at University of Tokyo[17].
  • Koichi Kato's education included a stint at National Taiwan Normal University[18].
  • Koichi Kato received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[19].
  • Koichi Kato is recorded as male[20].
  • Koichi Kato's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Koichi Kato was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[22].
  • Koichi Kato is part of YKK[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Koichi Kato's residence is recorded as Tsuruoka[25].
  • Koichi Kato's family name is recorded as Katō[26].
  • Koichi Kato's given name is recorded as Kōichi[27].

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Origins and Family

Koichi Kato was born in Shirakabe[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1939[3] and June 17, 1939[8]. His father was Seizō Katō[9]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; National Taiwan University[16], a national university[32], in Taiwan[33], founded in 1928[34]; University of Tokyo[17], a research university[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1877[37], headquartered in Hongō campus[38]; and National Taiwan Normal University[18], a national university[39], in Taiwan[40], founded in 1946[41].

Career and Affiliations

Koichi Kato worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[13], an elective office[42], in Japan[43] and Chief Cabinet Secretary[14], a public office[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1947[46].

Recognition

Koichi Kato received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[19].

Personal Life

A child of Koichi Kato was Ayuko Kato[10]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Koichi Kato died on September 9, 2016[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24].

Why It Matters

Koichi Kato ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Koichi Kato born?

Koichi Kato's place of birth was Shirakabe[2].

Where did Koichi Kato die?

Koichi Kato died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Koichi Kato's parents?

Koichi Kato's father was Seizō Katō[9].

What did Koichi Kato do for work?

Koichi Kato worked as politician[6].

Where did Koichi Kato go to school?

Koichi Kato was educated at Harvard University[15], National Taiwan University[16], University of Tokyo[17], and National Taiwan Normal University[18].

What awards did Koichi Kato receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[19].

References

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  1. [2] . aiben.jp. aiben.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www3.nhk.or.jp. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . kahoku.co.jp. Retrieved . kahoku.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . www3.nhk.or.jp. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . www3.nhk.or.jp. Retrieved . www3.nhk.or.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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