Matsukata Masayoshi

Japanese politician (1835-1924)
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Matsukata Masayoshi
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Matsukata Masayoshi

Summary

Matsukata Masayoshi is a human[1]. Born in Kagoshima[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1835[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on July 2, 1924[5]. He worked as a politician[6], head of government[7], and finance minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Matsukata Masayoshi's place of birth was Kagoshima[2].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi was born on February 25, 1835[3].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi died on July 2, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[10].
  • Among Matsukata Masayoshi's spouses was Misako Matsukata[11].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Saburō Matsukata[12].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Otohiko Matsukata[13].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Kōjirō Matsukata[14].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Matsukata Iwao[15].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Masao Matsukata[16].
  • A child of Matsukata Masayoshi was Torakichi Matsumoto[17].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi held citizenship in Japan[18].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi's professions included politician[6].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi worked as a head of government[7].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi worked as a finance minister[8].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[19].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[20].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi held the position of Lord of Home Affairs[21].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi held the position of member of the House of Peers[22].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi's education included a stint at Zōshikan[23].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].
  • Matsukata Masayoshi received the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kagoshima[2], Matsukata Masayoshi… he was born on February 25, 1835[3].

Education

Matsukata Masayoshi was educated at Zōshikan[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], head of government[7], and finance minister[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Japan[19], a position[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1885[30]; Lord of Home Affairs[21], a position[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1873[33]; and member of the House of Peers[22], a public office[34], in Japan[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25], a grade of an order[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1888[40]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], a grade of an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1876[43]; Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27]; and Silver Medal with Yellow Ribbon[44].

Personal Life

Among Matsukata Masayoshi's spouses was Misako Matsukata[11]. Children include Saburō Matsukata[12], a journalist[45], 1899–1973[46], of Japan[47], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[48]; Otohiko Matsukata[13], 1880–1952[49], of Japan[50]; Kōjirō Matsukata[14], an art collector[51], 1865–1950[52], of Japan[53], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[54]; Matsukata Iwao[15], a banker[55], 1862–1942[56], of Japan[57]; Masao Matsukata[16], a businessperson[58], 1868–1942[59], of Japan[60]; and Torakichi Matsumoto[17], 1890–1973[61], of Japan[62]. His religion is recorded as Shinto[63]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[64].

Death and Burial

Matsukata Masayoshi died on July 2, 1924[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[65]. Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Matsukata Masayoshi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Matsukata Masayoshi born?

Matsukata Masayoshi's place of birth was Kagoshima[2].

Where did Matsukata Masayoshi die?

Matsukata Masayoshi died in Tokyo[4].

Who was Matsukata Masayoshi married to?

Matsukata Masayoshi's spouses include Misako Matsukata[11].

What did Matsukata Masayoshi do for work?

Matsukata Masayoshi worked as politician[6], head of government[7], and finance minister[8].

Where did Matsukata Masayoshi go to school?

Matsukata Masayoshi was educated at Zōshikan[23].

What awards did Matsukata Masayoshi receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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