Shigemitsu Dandō

Japanese legal scholar (1913–2012)
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Shigemitsu Dandō

Summary

Shigemitsu Dandō is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yamaguchi[2]. He was born on November 8, 1913[3]. He died on June 25, 2012[4]. He worked as a legal scholar[5], judge[6], and professor[7]. He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Shigemitsu Dandō's place of birth was Yamaguchi[2].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō was born on November 8, 1913[3].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō died on June 25, 2012[4].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō held citizenship in Empire of Japan[10].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō worked as a legal scholar[5].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō worked as a judge[6].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō's professions included professor[7].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō's field of work was criminal law[11].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō held the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan[12].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō was employed by University of Tokyo[13].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō was employed by Keio University[14].
  • Among Shigemitsu Dandō's employers was Supreme Court of Japan[15].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[16].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Hitoshi Ōtsuka[17].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Taira Fukuda[18].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Hideo Fujiki[19].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Masahito Inoue[20].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Hiroshi Tamiya[21].
  • A notable student of Shigemitsu Dandō was Hiroshi Itakura[22].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō received the Order of Culture[23].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō received the Person of Cultural Merit[25].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō was a member of Japan Academy[26].
  • Shigemitsu Dandō was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yamaguchi[2], Shigemitsu Dandō… he was born on November 8, 1913[3].

Education

Shigemitsu Dandō's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[16]. He studied under Seiichirō Ono[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include legal scholar[5], judge[6], and professor[7]. Shigemitsu Dandō's field of work was criminal law[11]. Employers include University of Tokyo[13], a research university[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1877[31], headquartered in Hongō campus[32]; Keio University[14], a private university[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1858[35], headquartered in Mita[36]; and Supreme Court of Japan[15], a supreme court[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1947[39], headquartered in Hayabusachō[40]. He held the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan[12]. Notable students include Hitoshi Ōtsuka[17], a jurist[41], 1923–2020[42], of Japan[43], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[44], specialised in criminal law[45]; Taira Fukuda[18], a jurist[46], 1923–2019[47], of Japan[48], awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[49], specialised in criminal law[50]; Hideo Fujiki[19], a jurist[51], 1932–1977[52], of Japan[53], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[54], specialised in criminal law[55]; Masahito Inoue[20], a jurist[56], b. 1949[57], of Japan[58], specialised in Code of Criminal Procedure[59]; Hiroshi Tamiya[21], a jurist[60], 1933–1999[61], of Japan[62], specialised in Code of Criminal Procedure[63]; and Hiroshi Itakura[22], a lawyer[64], 1934–2017[65], of Japan[66], awarded the The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[67], specialised in criminal law[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[23], an order[69], in Japan[70], founded in 1937[71]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[72], in Japan[73], founded in 1875[74]; and Person of Cultural Merit[25], a title of honor[75], in Japan[76].

Death and Burial

Shigemitsu Dandō died on June 25, 2012[4].

Why It Matters

Shigemitsu Dandō is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Shigemitsu Dandō born?

Shigemitsu Dandō's place of birth was Yamaguchi[2].

What did Shigemitsu Dandō do for work?

Shigemitsu Dandō worked as legal scholar[5], judge[6], and professor[7].

Where did Shigemitsu Dandō go to school?

Shigemitsu Dandō was educated at University of Tokyo[16].

What awards did Shigemitsu Dandō receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[23], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[24], and Person of Cultural Merit[25].

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    Award received Order of Culture, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Person of Cultural Merit
    Occupation legal scholar, judge, professor
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