Ōkubo Toshimichi

one of the three great nobles who led the Meiji Restoration, regarded as one of the main founders of modern Japan (1830-1878)
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Ōkubo Toshimichi

Summary

Ōkubo Toshimichi is a human[1]. Born in Kōrai[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1830[3]. He died in Kioichō[4]. He died on May 14, 1878[5]. He worked as a bushi[6], politician[7], and Meiji oligarchy[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kōrai[2], Ōkubo Toshimichi…
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi died in Kioichō[4].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi was born on September 26, 1830[3].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi died on May 14, 1878[5].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[10].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi's father was Ōkubo Toshiyo[11].
  • Among Ōkubo Toshimichi's spouses was Ōkubo Masuko[12].
  • A child of Ōkubo Toshimichi was Makino Nobuaki[13].
  • A child of Ōkubo Toshimichi was Ōkubo Toshitake[14].
  • A child of Ōkubo Toshimichi was Toshinaka Ōkubo[15].
  • A child of Ōkubo Toshimichi was Toshikata Ōkubo[16].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held citizenship in Japan[17].
  • Japanese was Ōkubo Toshimichi's native language[18].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi worked as a bushi[6].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi worked as a politician[7].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi worked as a Meiji oligarchy[8].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held the position of san'yo[19].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held the position of Sangi[20].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held the position of Lord of Home Affairs[21].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held the position of Lord of Home Affairs[22].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi held the position of Lord of Home Affairs[23].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi's education included a stint at Zōshikan[24].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[25].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi was a member of Seichūgumi[26].
  • Ōkubo Toshimichi is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Ōkubo Toshimichi was born in Kōrai[2]. He was born on September 26, 1830[3]. His father was Ōkubo Toshiyo[11]. Japanese was his native language[18].

Education

Ōkubo Toshimichi's education included a stint at Zōshikan[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bushi[6], politician[7], and Meiji oligarchy[8]. Positions held include san'yo[19], an East Asian government position[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1868[30]; Sangi[20], an East Asian extra-statutory office[31], in Japan[32], founded in 0702[33]; and Lord of Home Affairs[21], a position[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1873[36].

Recognition

Ōkubo Toshimichi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[25].

Personal Life

Ōkubo Toshimichi was married to Ōkubo Masuko[12]. Children include Makino Nobuaki[13], a diplomat[37], 1861–1949[38], of Japan[39], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[40]; Ōkubo Toshitake[14], a bureaucrat[41], 1865–1943[42], of Japan[43], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class[44]; Toshinaka Ōkubo[15], a politician[45], 1859–1945[46], of Japan[47]; and Toshikata Ōkubo[16].

Death and Burial

Ōkubo Toshimichi died on May 14, 1878[5]. He died in Kioichō[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[48]. Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ōkubo Toshimichi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Ōkubo Toshimichi born?

Born in Kōrai[2], Ōkubo Toshimichi…

Where did Ōkubo Toshimichi die?

Ōkubo Toshimichi passed away in Kioichō[4].

Who were Ōkubo Toshimichi's parents?

Ōkubo Toshimichi's father was Ōkubo Toshiyo[11].

Who was Ōkubo Toshimichi married to?

Ōkubo Toshimichi's spouses include Ōkubo Masuko[12].

What did Ōkubo Toshimichi do for work?

Ōkubo Toshimichi worked as bushi[6], politician[7], and Meiji oligarchy[8].

Where did Ōkubo Toshimichi go to school?

Ōkubo Toshimichi was educated at Zōshikan[24].

What awards did Ōkubo Toshimichi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[25].

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  9. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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