Mutsu Munemitsu

Japanese diplomat (1844-1897)
Person human Q704098
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Mutsu Munemitsu

Summary

Mutsu Munemitsu is a human[1]. Born in Kishū Domain[2], he… he was born on August 20, 1844[3]. He passed away in Kita[4]. He died on August 24, 1897[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and samurai[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mutsu Munemitsu's place of birth was Kishū Domain[2].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu passed away in Kita[4].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu was born on August 20, 1844[3].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu died on August 24, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Jufuku-ji Temple[10].
  • Among Mutsu Munemitsu's spouses was Mutsu Ryoko[11].
  • A child of Mutsu Munemitsu was Mutsu Hirokichi[12].
  • A child of Mutsu Munemitsu was Junkichi Furukawa[13].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Mutsu Munemitsu's native language[15].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[16].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu's professions included politician[7].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu worked as a samurai[8].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu's field of work was diplomacy[17].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu's field of work was politics[18].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu held the position of governor of Hyōgo Prefecture[20].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu held the position of governor of Kanagawa Prefecture[21].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu's education included a stint at Kobe Naval Training Center[22].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu received the Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[24].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[25].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[26].
  • Mutsu Munemitsu received the Knight Grand Cross of the Iron Crown (Austria)[27].

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Origins and Family

Mutsu Munemitsu's place of birth was Kishū Domain[2]. He was born on August 20, 1844[3]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[16]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Mutsu Munemitsu was educated at Kobe Naval Training Center[22]. He studied under Yasui Sokken[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and samurai[8]. Fields of work include diplomacy[17], an academic discipline[29] and politics[18], an academic discipline[30]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19], an elective office[31], in Japan[32]; governor of Hyōgo Prefecture[20], a position[33], in Japan[34]; and governor of Kanagawa Prefecture[21], a position[35], in Japan[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1875[39]; Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1875[42]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[25], a grade of an order[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1888[45]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[26], a grade of an order[46], in Japan[47], founded in 1888[48]; Knight Grand Cross of the Iron Crown (Austria)[27]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[49], a grade of an order[50], in France[51].

Personal Life

Among Mutsu Munemitsu's spouses was Mutsu Ryoko[11]. Children include Mutsu Hirokichi[12], a diplomat[52], 1869–1942[53], of Japan[54], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class[55] and Junkichi Furukawa[13], a businessperson[56], 1870–1905[57], of Japan[58], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[59].

Death and Burial

Mutsu Munemitsu died on August 24, 1897[5]. He died in Kita[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[60]. He is buried at Jufuku-ji Temple[10].

Why It Matters

Mutsu Munemitsu ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Mutsu Munemitsu born?

Mutsu Munemitsu's place of birth was Kishū Domain[2].

Where did Mutsu Munemitsu die?

Mutsu Munemitsu passed away in Kita[4].

Who was Mutsu Munemitsu married to?

Mutsu Munemitsu's spouses include Mutsu Ryoko[11].

What did Mutsu Munemitsu do for work?

Mutsu Munemitsu worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and samurai[8].

Where did Mutsu Munemitsu go to school?

Mutsu Munemitsu was educated at Kobe Naval Training Center[22].

What awards did Mutsu Munemitsu receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[24], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[25], and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[26].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [61] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Second Rank
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class +10
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  2. 23w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Aliases → —
    Noble title → count
    Native language → Japanese
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