Saigō Tsugumichi

Japanese politician and admiral (1843-1902)
Person human Q699674
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Saigō Tsugumichi

Summary

Saigō Tsugumichi is a human[1]. He was born in Kajiya-chō[2]. He was born on June 1, 1843[3]. He passed away in Meguro[4]. He died on July 18, 1902[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Saigō Tsugumichi was born in Kajiya-chō[2].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi died in Meguro[4].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi was born on June 1, 1843[3].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi died on July 18, 1902[5].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi is buried at Tama Cemetery[9].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi's father was Saigō Kichibei[10].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi's mother was Shiihara Masa[11].
  • A child of Saigō Tsugumichi was Saigō Jūtoku[12].
  • A child of Saigō Tsugumichi was Tsuguyoshi Kamimura[13].
  • A child of Saigō Tsugumichi was Q102246983[14].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Japanese was Saigō Tsugumichi's native language[16].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi's professions included politician[6].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Chabozu[17].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Minister of the Imperial Japanese Army[18].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Minister of Education[19].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Minister of Home Affairs[20].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Minister of the Navy of Japan[21].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi held the position of Q65064705[22].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].
  • Saigō Tsugumichi was a member of Seichūgumi[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kajiya-chō[2], Saigō Tsugumichi… he was born on June 1, 1843[3]. His father was Saigō Kichibei[10]. His mother was Shiihara Masa[11]. Japanese was his native language[16].

Education

Studied under Yakumaru Kaneyoshi[28], 1806–1878[29] and Masaharu Ijichi[30], 1828–1886[31], of Japan[32], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Chabozu[17], a position[34], in Japan[35]; Minister of the Imperial Japanese Army[18], a position[36], in Empire of Japan[37]; Minister of Education[19], a position[38], in Japan[39]; Minister of Home Affairs[20], a position[40], in Empire of Japan[41], founded in 1885[42]; Minister of the Navy of Japan[21], a position[43], in Empire of Japan[44]; and Q65064705[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[47], in Japan[48], founded in 1875[49]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25], a grade of an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1888[52]; and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], a grade of an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1876[55].

Personal Life

Children include Saigō Jūtoku[12], a military personnel[56], 1878–1946[57], of Japan[58], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[59]; Tsuguyoshi Kamimura[13], a politician[60], 1881–1937[61], of Japan[62]; and Q102246983[14], 1874–1884[63], of Empire of Japan[64].

Death and Burial

Saigō Tsugumichi died on July 18, 1902[5]. He died in Meguro[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[65]. He is buried at Tama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Saigō Tsugumichi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Saigō Tsugumichi born?

Saigō Tsugumichi was born in Kajiya-chō[2].

Where did Saigō Tsugumichi die?

Saigō Tsugumichi passed away in Meguro[4].

Who were Saigō Tsugumichi's parents?

Saigō Tsugumichi's father was Saigō Kichibei[10]. Saigō Tsugumichi's mother was Shiihara Masa[11].

What did Saigō Tsugumichi do for work?

Saigō Tsugumichi worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Saigō Tsugumichi receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[25], and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].

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

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