Saionji Kinmochi

Japanese politician (1849-1940)
Person human Q297628
Saionji Kinmochi
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Saionji Kinmochi

Summary

Saionji Kinmochi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kyoto[2]. He was born on October 23, 1849[3]. He died in Zagyo-sō[4]. He died on November 24, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Saionji Kinmochi was born in Kyoto[2].
  • Saionji Kinmochi passed away in Zagyo-sō[4].
  • Saionji Kinmochi was born on October 23, 1849[3].
  • Saionji Kinmochi died on November 24, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[9].
  • Saionji Kinmochi's father was Tokudaiji Kin'ito[10].
  • A child of Saionji Kinmochi was Saionji Shinko[11].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Saionji Kinmochi's native language[13].
  • Saionji Kinmochi's professions included politician[6].
  • Saionji Kinmochi worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[14].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of Acting Prime Minister of Japan[16].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[17].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of member of the House of Peers[18].
  • Saionji Kinmochi held the position of Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[19].
  • Among Saionji Kinmochi's employers was Meiji University[20].
  • Saionji Kinmochi was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • Saionji Kinmochi's education included a stint at Gakushūin[22].
  • Saionji Kinmochi's education included a stint at Kaisei School[23].
  • Saionji Kinmochi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24].
  • Saionji Kinmochi received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25].
  • Saionji Kinmochi received the Order of the Sacred Treasure[26].
  • Saionji Kinmochi received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

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Origins and Family

Saionji Kinmochi's place of birth was Kyoto[2]. He was born on October 23, 1849[3]. His father was Tokudaiji Kin'ito[10]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[21], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Gakushūin[22], a school[32], in Empire of Japan[33], founded in 1877[34]; and Kaisei School[23], an educational institution[35], in Empire of Japan[36], founded in 1868[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Saionji Kinmochi was employed by Meiji University[20]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Japan[14], a position[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1885[40]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[41]; Acting Prime Minister of Japan[16], a position[42], in Japan[43]; member of the House of Peers[18], a public office[44], in Japan[45]; and Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[19], a public office[46], in Empire of Japan[47], founded in 1888[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[49], in Japan[50], founded in 1875[51]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1876[54]; Order of the Sacred Treasure[26], an order[55], in Japan[56], founded in 1888[57]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], a grade of an order[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[60], a dynastic order of knighthood[61], in Duchy of Savoy[62], founded in 1572[63]; and Order of the Dannebrog[64].

Personal Life

A child of Saionji Kinmochi was Saionji Shinko[11]. He was affiliated with the Rikken Seiyūkai[65].

Death and Burial

Saionji Kinmochi died on November 24, 1940[5]. He died in Zagyo-sō[4]. He is buried at Tama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Saionji Kinmochi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Saionji Kinmochi born?

Born in Kyoto[2], Saionji Kinmochi…

Where did Saionji Kinmochi die?

Saionji Kinmochi passed away in Zagyo-sō[4].

Who were Saionji Kinmochi's parents?

Saionji Kinmochi's father was Tokudaiji Kin'ito[10].

What did Saionji Kinmochi do for work?

Saionji Kinmochi worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Saionji Kinmochi go to school?

Saionji Kinmochi was educated at University of Paris[21], Gakushūin[22], and Kaisei School[23].

What awards did Saionji Kinmochi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25], Order of the Sacred Treasure[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Relative Saionji Morosue, Saionji Hachirō
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