Koo Hsien-jung

Japanese politician (1866-1937)
Person human Q698083
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Koo Hsien-jung

Summary

Koo Hsien-jung is a human[1]. Born in Lukang Township[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1866[3]. He died in Setagaya[4]. He died on December 9, 1937[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (519 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Koo Hsien-jung's place of birth was Lukang Township[2].
  • Koo Hsien-jung passed away in Setagaya[4].
  • Koo Hsien-jung was born on March 18, 1866[3].
  • Koo Hsien-jung died on December 9, 1937[5].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's father was Q133271779[9].
  • A child of Koo Hsien-jung was Koo Kwang-ming[10].
  • A child of Koo Hsien-jung was Koo Chen-fu[11].
  • A child of Koo Hsien-jung was Koo Wei-fu[12].
  • A child of Koo Hsien-jung was Koo Yueh Fu[13].
  • Koo Hsien-jung held citizenship in Taiwan[14].
  • Koo Hsien-jung held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Koo Hsien-jung worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Koo Hsien-jung worked as a politician[7].
  • Koo Hsien-jung held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].
  • Koo Hsien-jung received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[17].
  • Koo Hsien-jung received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[18].
  • Koo Hsien-jung is recorded as male[19].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's Commons category is recorded as Koo Hsien-jung[21].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's family name is recorded as Gu[22].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh', 'text': '辜顯榮'}[24].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '辜顕栄'}[25].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's name in kana is recorded as こ けんえい[26].
  • Koo Hsien-jung's writing language is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Koo Hsien-jung was born in Lukang Township[2]. He was born on March 18, 1866[3]. His father was Q133271779[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and politician[7]. Koo Hsien-jung held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1888[30] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[18], a grade of an order[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1888[33].

Personal Life

Children include Koo Kwang-ming[10], a politician[34], 1926–2023[35], of Taiwan under Japanese rule[36]; Koo Chen-fu[11], a politician[37], 1917–2005[38], of Taiwan[39]; Koo Wei-fu[12], an entrepreneur[40], 1918–1982[41], of Taiwan[42]; and Koo Yueh Fu[13].

Death and Burial

Koo Hsien-jung died on December 9, 1937[5]. He died in Setagaya[4].

Why It Matters

Koo Hsien-jung ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (519 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Koo Hsien-jung born?

Koo Hsien-jung was born in Lukang Township[2].

Where did Koo Hsien-jung die?

Koo Hsien-jung passed away in Setagaya[4].

Who were Koo Hsien-jung's parents?

Koo Hsien-jung's father was Q133271779[9].

What did Koo Hsien-jung do for work?

Koo Hsien-jung worked as businessperson[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Koo Hsien-jung receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[17] and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . 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. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Sin-siōng · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Taiwan, Japan
    Award received Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class
    Languages spoken, written or signed Japanese
    Name in native language {'lang': 'zh', 'text': '辜顯榮'}, {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '辜顕栄'}
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1559]]: Ko͘ Hián-êng"
  2. 12d ago · VDJ1543 · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Setagaya
    Award received
    Child Koo Kwang-ming, Koo Chen-fu, Koo Wei-fu +1
    Instance of human
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q15972349]]"
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