Masa Nakayama

Japanese politician, first female cabinet minister (1891-1976)
Person human Q535167
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Masa Nakayama

Summary

Masa Nakayama is a human[1]. Born in Nagasaki[2], she… she was born on January 19, 1891[3]. She died in Osaka[4]. She died on October 11, 1976[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Masa Nakayama was born in Nagasaki[2].
  • Masa Nakayama died in Osaka[4].
  • Masa Nakayama was born on January 19, 1891[3].
  • Masa Nakayama died on October 11, 1976[5].
  • Among Masa Nakayama's spouses was Fukuzō Nakayama[8].
  • A child of Masa Nakayama was Tarō Nakayama[9].
  • A child of Masa Nakayama was Masaaki Nakayama[10].
  • Masa Nakayama held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Masa Nakayama held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Masa Nakayama's native language[13].
  • Masa Nakayama's professions included politician[6].
  • Masa Nakayama held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[14].
  • Masa Nakayama held the position of Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare[15].
  • Masa Nakayama held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[16].
  • Masa Nakayama's education included a stint at Ohio Wesleyan University[17].
  • Masa Nakayama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18].
  • Masa Nakayama is recorded as female[19].
  • Masa Nakayama's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Masa Nakayama was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[21].
  • Masa Nakayama's Commons category is recorded as Masa Nakayama[22].
  • The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23].
  • Masa Nakayama's family name is recorded as Nakayama[24].
  • Masa Nakayama's given name is recorded as Masa[25].
  • Masa Nakayama's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Masa Nakayama's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Masa Nakayama was born in Nagasaki[2]. She was born on January 19, 1891[3]. Japanese was her native language[13].

Education

Masa Nakayama was educated at Ohio Wesleyan University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Masa Nakayama worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[14], an elective office[28], in Japan[29] and Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare[15], a position[30], in Japan[31].

Recognition

Masa Nakayama received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18].

Personal Life

Among Masa Nakayama's spouses was Fukuzō Nakayama[8]. Children include Tarō Nakayama[9], a politician[32], 1924–2023[33], of Japan[34], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[35] and Masaaki Nakayama[10], a politician[36], b. 1932[37], of Japan[38], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[39]. She was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Masa Nakayama died on October 11, 1976[5]. She passed away in Osaka[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23].

Why It Matters

Masa Nakayama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Masa Nakayama born?

Born in Nagasaki[2], Masa Nakayama…

Where did Masa Nakayama die?

Masa Nakayama died in Osaka[4].

Who was Masa Nakayama married to?

Masa Nakayama's spouses include Fukuzō Nakayama[8].

What did Masa Nakayama do for work?

Masa Nakayama worked as politician[6].

Where did Masa Nakayama go to school?

Masa Nakayama was educated at Ohio Wesleyan University[17].

What awards did Masa Nakayama receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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