Mamoru Shigemitsu

Japanese diplomat and politician (1887–1957)
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
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Summary

Mamoru Shigemitsu is a human[1]. Born in Mie[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1887[3]. He died in Yugawara[4]. He died on January 26, 1957[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and foreign minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (889 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mamoru Shigemitsu was born in Mie[2].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu passed away in Yugawara[4].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu was born on July 29, 1887[3].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu died on January 26, 1957[5].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu died on June 27, 1957[10].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu's father was Naomasa Chokugen[11].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu's father was Hikosaburō Chokugen[12].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu's mother was Tane Kumai[13].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Mamoru Shigemitsu's native language[16].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu worked as a politician[6].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu worked as a foreign minister[8].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu's field of work was diplomacy[17].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu's field of work was politics[18].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[19].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[20].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[21].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Japan[22].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Minister of Greater East Asia[23].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu held the position of Minister of Greater East Asia[24].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[25].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu was educated at Fifth High School[26].
  • Mamoru Shigemitsu was educated at Kitsuki High School[27].

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Origins and Family

Mamoru Shigemitsu's place of birth was Mie[2]. He was born on July 29, 1887[3]. Fathers listed include Naomasa Chokugen[11] and Hikosaburō Chokugen[12]. His mother was Tane Kumai[13]. Japanese was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Tokyo Imperial University[25], an Imperial universities of Japan[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1897[30]; Fifth High School[26], a higher school in the Empire of Japan[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1887[33]; and Kitsuki High School[27], a Japanese high school[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1897[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and foreign minister[8]. Fields of work include diplomacy[17], an academic discipline[37] and politics[18], an academic discipline[38]. Positions held include Minister for Foreign Affairs[19], a position[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1885[41]; Deputy Prime Minister of Japan[22], a position[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1947[44]; Minister of Greater East Asia[23]; member of the House of Representatives of Japan[45], an elective office[46], in Japan[47]; ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom[48], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and member of the House of Peers[51], a public office[52], in Japan[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[54], a grade of an order[55], in Japan[56], founded in 1888[57]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[58], a grade of an order[59], in Japan[60], founded in 1888[61]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[62], a grade of an order[63], in Japan[64], founded in 1888[65]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[66], a grade of an order[67], in Japan[68], founded in 1888[69]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[70], a grade of an order[71], in Japan[72], founded in 1888[73]; and Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class[74].

Personal Life

Mamoru Shigemitsu was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[75].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 26, 1957[5] and June 27, 1957[10]. Mamoru Shigemitsu passed away in Yugawara[4]. The cause of death was angina pectoris[76].

Why It Matters

Mamoru Shigemitsu ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (889 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Mamoru Shigemitsu born?

Born in Mie[2].

Where did Mamoru Shigemitsu die?

Mamoru Shigemitsu died in Yugawara[4].

Who were Mamoru Shigemitsu's parents?

Mamoru Shigemitsu's father was Naomasa Chokugen[11]. Mamoru Shigemitsu's mother was Tane Kumai[13].

What did Mamoru Shigemitsu do for work?

Mamoru Shigemitsu worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and foreign minister[8].

Where did Mamoru Shigemitsu go to school?

Mamoru Shigemitsu was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[25], Fifth High School[26], and Kitsuki High School[27].

What awards did Mamoru Shigemitsu receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[54], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[58], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[62], and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[66].

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class +6
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    Date of death → +1957-01-26T00:00:00Z, +1957-06-27T00:00:00Z
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  2. 6w ago · Thoasp · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class +6
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, diplomat, foreign minister
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  6. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Writing language → Japanese
    Sex or gender → male
    Educated at → Tokyo Imperial University, Fifth High School, Kitsuki High School
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