Ōkuma Shigenobu

Japanese politician (1838-1922)
Person human Q243141
Ōkuma Shigenobu
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Ōkuma Shigenobu

Summary

Ōkuma Shigenobu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saga[2]. He was born on March 11, 1838[3]. He died in Waseda[4]. He died on January 10, 1922[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ōkuma Shigenobu's place of birth was Saga[2].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu died in Waseda[4].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu was born on March 11, 1838[3].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu died on January 10, 1922[5].
  • Burial took place at Gokoku-ji Temple[10].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu is buried at Ryūtai-ji Temple[11].
  • Among Ōkuma Shigenobu's spouses was Ayako Ōkuma[12].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Ōkuma Shigenobu's native language[14].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu's professions included politician[7].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[15].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[16].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu held the position of member of the House of Peers[17].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu held the position of founder[18].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu's education included a stint at Kōdōkan[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ōkuma Shigenobu is Fifty Years of New Japan[20].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu received the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[23].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu is recorded as male[24].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Ōkuma Shigenobu was affiliated with the Rikken Dōshikai[27].

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Origins and Family

Ōkuma Shigenobu was born in Saga[2]. He was born on March 11, 1838[3]. Japanese was his native language[14].

Education

Ōkuma Shigenobu's education included a stint at Kōdōkan[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Japan[15], a position[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1885[30]; member of the House of Peers[17], a public office[31], in Japan[32]; and founder[18], a position[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ōkuma Shigenobu is Fifty Years of New Japan[20]. Things named for him include Okuma Bay[34], a bay[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1888[38]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22], a grade of an order[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1876[41]; and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[23], a collar[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1888[44].

Personal Life

Among Ōkuma Shigenobu's spouses was Ayako Ōkuma[12]. Political affiliations include Rikken Dōshikai[27], a defunct political party[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1913[47], headquartered in Tokyo[48]; Rikken Kaishintō[49], a defunct political party[50], in Empire of Japan[51], founded in 1882[52], headquartered in Tokyo[53]; Shimpotō[54], a defunct political party[55], in Empire of Japan[56], founded in 1896[57], headquartered in Tokyo[58]; and Kensei Hontō[59], a defunct political party[60], in Empire of Japan[61], founded in 1898[62].

Death and Burial

Ōkuma Shigenobu died on January 10, 1922[5]. He passed away in Waseda[4]. Recorded place of burial include Gokoku-ji Temple[10] and Ryūtai-ji Temple[11].

Why It Matters

Ōkuma Shigenobu ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He has been cited as an influence by Su Beng[65], a historian[66], 1918–2019[67], of Taiwan[68].

Entities named for him include Okuma Bay[34], a bay[35].

FAQs

Where was Ōkuma Shigenobu born?

Ōkuma Shigenobu was born in Saga[2].

Where did Ōkuma Shigenobu die?

Ōkuma Shigenobu died in Waseda[4].

Who was Ōkuma Shigenobu married to?

Ōkuma Shigenobu's spouses include Ayako Ōkuma[12].

What did Ōkuma Shigenobu do for work?

Ōkuma Shigenobu worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Ōkuma Shigenobu go to school?

Ōkuma Shigenobu was educated at Kōdōkan[19].

What awards did Ōkuma Shigenobu receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22], and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[23].

Who did Ōkuma Shigenobu influence?

Ōkuma Shigenobu has been cited as an influence by Su Beng[65].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician, military personnel
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    Relative Hidemaro Ōkuma, Nobutsune Ōkuma, Nobuyuki Ōkuma
    Sex or gender male
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