Otani Kikuzo

Japanese general and baron (1856–1923)
Person human Q4339336
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Otani Kikuzo

Summary

Otani Kikuzo is a human[1]. He was born in Fukui Prefecture[2]. He was born on February 4, 1856[3]. He died on November 26, 1923[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Otani Kikuzo was born in Fukui Prefecture[2].
  • Otani Kikuzo was born on February 4, 1856[3].
  • Otani Kikuzo died on November 26, 1923[4].
  • Otani Kikuzo is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[7].
  • Otani Kikuzo held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Otani Kikuzo's professions included military personnel[5].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[9].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class[10].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class[11].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[12].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[13].
  • Otani Kikuzo received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[14].
  • Otani Kikuzo is recorded as male[15].
  • Otani Kikuzo's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Otani Kikuzo's noble title is recorded as baron[17].
  • Otani Kikuzo's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[18].
  • Otani Kikuzo's Commons category is recorded as Kikuzō Ōtani[19].
  • Otani Kikuzo's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • Otani Kikuzo was part of the conflict First Sino-Japanese War[21].
  • Otani Kikuzo's name in native language is recorded as 大谷喜久蔵[22].
  • Otani Kikuzo's name in kana is recorded as おおたに きくぞう[23].
  • Otani Kikuzo's Japanese court rank is recorded as Junior Second Rank[24].

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Origins and Family

Otani Kikuzo's place of birth was Fukui Prefecture[2]. He was born on February 4, 1856[3].

Career and Affiliations

Otani Kikuzo worked as a military personnel[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[9], a grade of an order[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1888[27]; Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class[10], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1875[30]; Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class[11], a grade of an order[31], in Empire of Japan[32], founded in 1890[33]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[12], a grade of an order[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1888[36]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[13], a grade of an order[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1888[39]; and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1888[42].

Death and Burial

Otani Kikuzo died on November 26, 1923[4]. He is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Otani Kikuzo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Otani Kikuzo born?

Born in Fukui Prefecture[2], Otani Kikuzo…

What did Otani Kikuzo do for work?

Otani Kikuzo worked as military personnel[5].

What awards did Otani Kikuzo receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class[9], Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class[10], Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class[11], and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[12].

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  18. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · VDJ1543 · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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