Makoto Saitō

Japanese political scientist (1921–2008)
Person human Q11500635
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Summary

Makoto Saitō was born on February 15, 1921[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on January 16, 2008[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a political scientist[5] and historian[6]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Tokyo[8]
  • Place of death: Tokyo[9]
  • Place of burial: Tama Cemetery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11], Empire of Japan[12]
  • Field of work: study of history[13]
  • Employer: University of Tokyo[14], International Christian University[15]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[16]
  • Award received: Order of Culture[17], Person of Cultural Merit[18]
  • Member of: Japan Academy[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Makoto Saitō (political scientist)[21]
  • Cause of death: chronic bronchitis[22]
  • Family name: Saitō[23]
  • Given name: Makoto[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[26]
  • Name in kana: さいとう まこと[27]
  • Sibling: Hikaru Saitō[28]

FAQs

Where was Makoto Saitō born?

Makoto Saitō's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Makoto Saitō die?

Makoto Saitō passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Makoto Saitō do for work?

Makoto Saitō worked as a political scientist[5] and historian[6].

Where did Makoto Saitō go to school?

Makoto Saitō was educated at University of Tokyo[16].

What awards did Makoto Saitō receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[17] and Person of Cultural Merit[18].

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  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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