Ōyama Iwao

Japanese general (1842-1916)
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Ōyama Iwao
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Ōyama Iwao

Summary

Ōyama Iwao is a human[1]. Born in Kajiya-chō[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1842[3]. He died in Onden[4]. He died on December 10, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (429 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ōyama Iwao was born in Kajiya-chō[2].
  • Ōyama Iwao passed away in Onden[4].
  • Ōyama Iwao was born on November 12, 1842[3].
  • Ōyama Iwao died on December 10, 1916[5].
  • Ōyama Iwao died on December 12, 1916[9].
  • Burial took place at Nasushiobara[10].
  • Burial took place at physical location[11].
  • Ōyama Iwao's father was Chunamasa Ooyama[12].
  • Ōyama Iwao was married to Ōyama Sutematsu[13].
  • A child of Ōyama Iwao was Kashiwa Ōyama[14].
  • A child of Ōyama Iwao was Ōyama Nobuko[15].
  • A child of Ōyama Iwao was Q136125545[16].
  • Ōyama Iwao held citizenship in Japan[17].
  • Japanese was Ōyama Iwao's native language[18].
  • Ōyama Iwao's professions included politician[6].
  • Ōyama Iwao's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Ōyama Iwao held the position of Superintendent General[19].
  • Ōyama Iwao held the position of Minister of the Imperial Japanese Army[20].
  • Ōyama Iwao held the position of Naidaijin[21].
  • Ōyama Iwao held the position of general[22].
  • Ōyama Iwao held the position of member of the House of Peers[23].
  • Ōyama Iwao was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[24].
  • Ōyama Iwao received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Ōyama Iwao received the Order of the White Eagle[26].
  • Ōyama Iwao received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Ōyama Iwao was born in Kajiya-chō[2]. He was born on November 12, 1842[3]. His father was Chunamasa Ooyama[12]. Japanese was his native language[18].

Education

Ōyama Iwao's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Superintendent General[19], a police rank[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1881[30]; Minister of the Imperial Japanese Army[20], a position[31], in Empire of Japan[32]; Naidaijin[21], an East Asian extra-statutory office[33], in Japan[34], founded in 0645[35]; general[22], a military rank[36], founded in 1300[37]; and member of the House of Peers[23], a public office[38], in Japan[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Order of the White Eagle[26], an order[42], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[43], founded in 1705[44]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1875[47]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[48], a grade of an order[49], in Japan[50], founded in 1888[51]; Order of the Golden Kite, 1st Class[52], a grade of an order[53], in Empire of Japan[54], founded in 1890[55]; and Order of Merit[56], an order[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1902[59].

Personal Life

Among Ōyama Iwao's spouses was Ōyama Sutematsu[13]. Children include Kashiwa Ōyama[14], a military personnel[60], 1889–1969[61], of Japan[62], specialised in history of Japan[63]; Ōyama Nobuko[15]; and Q136125545[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 10, 1916[5] and December 12, 1916[9]. Ōyama Iwao passed away in Onden[4]. Recorded cause of death include stomach disease[64] and cholecystitis[65]. Recorded place of burial include Nasushiobara[10] and physical location[11].

Why It Matters

Ōyama Iwao ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (429 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Ōyama Iwao born?

Ōyama Iwao's place of birth was Kajiya-chō[2].

Where did Ōyama Iwao die?

Ōyama Iwao passed away in Onden[4].

Who were Ōyama Iwao's parents?

Ōyama Iwao's father was Chunamasa Ooyama[12].

Who was Ōyama Iwao married to?

Ōyama Iwao's spouses include Ōyama Sutematsu[13].

What did Ōyama Iwao do for work?

Ōyama Iwao worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Ōyama Iwao go to school?

Ōyama Iwao was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[24].

What awards did Ōyama Iwao receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Order of the White Eagle[26], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27], and Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[48].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  2. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Imperial Japanese Army
    Place of death Onden
    Sibling Seinosuke Ōyama
    Child Kashiwa Ōyama, Ōyama Nobuko, Q136125545
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