Morihiro Higashikuni

Imperial Japanese Army officer; member of a cadet line of the Japanese imperial family (1917–1969)
Person human Q3324086
Morihiro Higashikuni
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Morihiro Higashikuni

Summary

Morihiro Higashikuni is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on May 6, 1917[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on February 1, 1969[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Morihiro Higashikuni's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni died in Tokyo[4].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni was born on May 6, 1917[3].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni died on February 1, 1969[5].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's father was Naruhiko Higashikuni[10].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's mother was Toshiko Higashikuni[11].
  • Among Morihiro Higashikuni's spouses was Shigeko Higashikuni[12].
  • A child of Morihiro Higashikuni was Nobuhiko Higashikuni[13].
  • A child of Morihiro Higashikuni was Fumiko Takagi[14].
  • A child of Morihiro Higashikuni was Motohiro Mibu[15].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni held citizenship in Japan[16].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni held citizenship in Empire of Japan[17].
  • Japanese was Morihiro Higashikuni's native language[18].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's professions included politician[7].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni held the position of member of the House of Peers[19].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[20].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni is recorded as male[21].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's family is recorded as Higashikuni-no-miya[23].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's noble title is recorded as prince[24].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[25].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's Commons category is recorded as Higashikuni Morihiro[26].
  • Morihiro Higashikuni's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[27].

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Origins and Family

Morihiro Higashikuni's place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on May 6, 1917[3]. His father was Naruhiko Higashikuni[10]. His mother was Toshiko Higashikuni[11]. Japanese was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Morihiro Higashikuni held the position of member of the House of Peers[19].

Recognition

Morihiro Higashikuni received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[20].

Personal Life

Among Morihiro Higashikuni's spouses was Shigeko Higashikuni[12]. Children include Nobuhiko Higashikuni[13], 1945–2019[28], of Japan[29]; Fumiko Takagi[14], b. 1946[30], of Japan[31]; and Motohiro Mibu[15].

Death and Burial

Morihiro Higashikuni died on February 1, 1969[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[32].

Why It Matters

Morihiro Higashikuni ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Morihiro Higashikuni born?

Morihiro Higashikuni's place of birth was Tokyo[2].

Where did Morihiro Higashikuni die?

Morihiro Higashikuni died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Morihiro Higashikuni's parents?

Morihiro Higashikuni's father was Naruhiko Higashikuni[10]. Morihiro Higashikuni's mother was Toshiko Higashikuni[11].

Who was Morihiro Higashikuni married to?

Morihiro Higashikuni's spouses include Shigeko Higashikuni[12].

What did Morihiro Higashikuni do for work?

Morihiro Higashikuni worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

What awards did Morihiro Higashikuni receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Nobuhiko Higashikuni, Fumiko Takagi, Motohiro Mibu
    Manner of death natural causes
    Occupation military personnel, politician, aristocrat
    Family Higashikuni-no-miya
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