Kunihiko Saitō

Japanese diplomat (1935–2022)
Person human Q6141706
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Kunihiko Saitō

Summary

Kunihiko Saitō is a human[1]. He was born in Toyama Prefecture[2]. He was born on +1935-02-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2022-07-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Kunihiko Saitō was born in Toyama Prefecture[2].
  • Kunihiko Saitō was born on +1935-02-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kunihiko Saitō died on +2022-07-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's father was Itsuki Saito[8].
  • Kunihiko Saitō held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Kunihiko Saitō worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Kunihiko Saitō worked as a director[6].
  • Kunihiko Saitō held the position of ambassador of Japan to the United States[10].
  • Kunihiko Saitō held the position of ambassador of Japan to Iran[11].
  • Kunihiko Saitō held the position of ambassador[12].
  • Kunihiko Saitō was employed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan[13].
  • Among Kunihiko Saitō's employers was Japan International Cooperation Agency[14].
  • Kunihiko Saitō was employed by The International Friendship Exchange Council[15].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[16].
  • Kunihiko Saitō was educated at Q114895171[17].
  • Kunihiko Saitō received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure[18].
  • Kunihiko Saitō is recorded as male[19].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 261223078[21].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA08977407[22].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00257523[23].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[24].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's family name is recorded as Saitō[25].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's family name is recorded as Saitō[26].
  • Kunihiko Saitō's given name is recorded as Kunihiko[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Toyama Prefecture[2], Kunihiko Saitō… he was born on +1935-02-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Itsuki Saito[8].

Education

Educated at University of Tokyo[16], a research university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Hongō campus[31] and Q114895171[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and director[6]. Employers include Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan[13], a Ministries of Japan[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1869[34]; Japan International Cooperation Agency[14], a government agency[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1974[37], headquartered in Nibanchō[38]; and The International Friendship Exchange Council[15], an organization[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1983[41]. Positions held include ambassador of Japan to the United States[10], a position[42], in United States[43]; ambassador of Japan to Iran[11], a position[44], in Iran[45]; and ambassador[12], a diplomatic rank[46].

Recognition

Kunihiko Saitō received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure[18].

Death and Burial

Kunihiko Saitō died on +2022-07-04T00:00:00Z[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Kunihiko Saitō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Kunihiko Saitō born?

Kunihiko Saitō was born in Toyama Prefecture[2].

Who were Kunihiko Saitō's parents?

Kunihiko Saitō's father was Itsuki Saito[8].

What did Kunihiko Saitō do for work?

Kunihiko Saitō worked as diplomat[5] and director[6].

Where did Kunihiko Saitō go to school?

Kunihiko Saitō was educated at University of Tokyo[16] and Q114895171[17].

What awards did Kunihiko Saitō receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . sankei.com. sankei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . National Diet Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . asahi.com. asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . nikkei.com. nikkei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . japantimes.co.jp. japantimes.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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