Sazō Idemitsu

20th century Japanese Businessman, founder of Idemitsu Kosan
Person human Q7429431
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Sazō Idemitsu

Summary

Sazō Idemitsu is a human[1]. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1885[3]. He died on March 7, 1981[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], businessperson[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sazō Idemitsu's place of birth was Fukuoka Prefecture[2].
  • Sazō Idemitsu was born on August 22, 1885[3].
  • Sazō Idemitsu died on March 7, 1981[4].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's father was Q110484890[9].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's mother was Q110489112[10].
  • A child of Sazō Idemitsu was Mako Idemitsu[11].
  • A child of Sazō Idemitsu was Shōsuke Idemitsu[12].
  • A child of Sazō Idemitsu was Junko Bessho[13].
  • Sazō Idemitsu held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Sazō Idemitsu held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's professions included art collector[5].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's professions included politician[7].
  • Sazō Idemitsu held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's education included a stint at Kobe University[17].
  • Sazō Idemitsu received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[18].
  • Sazō Idemitsu received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[19].
  • Sazō Idemitsu received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].
  • Sazō Idemitsu is recorded as male[21].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's Commons category is recorded as Idemitsu Sazō[23].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's family name is recorded as Idemitsu[24].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[25].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '出光 佐三'}[26].
  • Sazō Idemitsu's name in kana is recorded as いでみつ さぞう[27].

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Origins and Family

Sazō Idemitsu was born in Fukuoka Prefecture[2]. He was born on August 22, 1885[3]. His father was Q110484890[9]. His mother was Q110489112[10].

Education

Sazō Idemitsu was educated at Kobe University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[5], businessperson[6], and politician[7]. Sazō Idemitsu held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[18], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1918[30]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1888[33]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Personal Life

Children include Mako Idemitsu[11], a video artist[36], b. 1940[37], of United States[38]; Shōsuke Idemitsu[12], a businessperson[39], 1927–2023[40], of Japan[41]; and Junko Bessho[13], an ice dancer[42], 1938–2019[43], of Japan[44].

Death and Burial

Sazō Idemitsu died on March 7, 1981[4].

Why It Matters

Sazō Idemitsu ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Sazō Idemitsu born?

Sazō Idemitsu was born in Fukuoka Prefecture[2].

Who were Sazō Idemitsu's parents?

Sazō Idemitsu's father was Q110484890[9]. Sazō Idemitsu's mother was Q110489112[10].

What did Sazō Idemitsu do for work?

Sazō Idemitsu worked as art collector[5], businessperson[6], and politician[7].

Where did Sazō Idemitsu go to school?

Sazō Idemitsu was educated at Kobe University[17].

What awards did Sazō Idemitsu receive?

Honors received include Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[18], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[19], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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