Shigeru Yoshida

Prime minister of Japan (1878–1967)
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Shigeru Yoshida
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Summary

Shigeru Yoshida was born on September 22, 1878[1], in Kanda-Surugadai[2]. He died on October 20, 1967[3], in Oiso[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,773 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Aoyama Cemetery[8], Kuboyama Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Takeuchi Tsuna[10]
  • Spouse: Yukiko Yoshida[11], Kiyo Yoshida[12]
  • Child: Ken'ichi Yoshida[13], Kazuko Asō[14], Yoshida Sakurako[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[16]
  • Native language: Japanese[17]
  • Ethnic group: Japanese people[18]
  • Position held: member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19], Prime Minister of Japan[20], ambassador of Japan to Italy[21], Minister for Foreign Affairs[22], member of the House of Peers[23]
  • Educated at: Tokyo Imperial University[24], Kōyo Juku[25], Nihon Gakuen middle and high school[26], Tokyo University of Commerce[27], Seisoku High School[28], Keio Gijuku[29], Tokio School of Physics[30], Gakushuin University[31], Gakushuin High School[32]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[33], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[34], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[35], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[36], commemorative medal of Japan[37], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[38], Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[39], Military Medal of Honor[40], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class[41], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[42], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[43], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[44], 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal[45], Order of the Double Dragon[46]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[47]
  • Sex or gender: male[48]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Democratic Party[49], Liberal Party[50], Democratic Liberal Party[51]
  • Commons category: Shigeru Yoshida[52]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[53]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Shigeru Yoshida include Shigeru Ishiba[54], a bank employee[55], b. 1957[56], of Japan[57] and Yoshida Doctrine[58], a foreign policy doctrine[59].

Why It Matters

Shigeru Yoshida has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Shigeru Ishiba[54], a bank employee[55], b. 1957[56], of Japan[57] and Yoshida Doctrine[58], a foreign policy doctrine[59].

FAQs

Where was Shigeru Yoshida born?

Shigeru Yoshida's place of birth was Kanda-Surugadai[2].

Where did Shigeru Yoshida die?

Shigeru Yoshida passed away in Oiso[4].

Who were Shigeru Yoshida's parents?

Shigeru Yoshida's father was Takeuchi Tsuna[10].

Who was Shigeru Yoshida married to?

Shigeru Yoshida's spouses include Yukiko Yoshida[11] and Kiyo Yoshida[12].

What did Shigeru Yoshida do for work?

Shigeru Yoshida worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].

Where did Shigeru Yoshida go to school?

Shigeru Yoshida was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[24], Kōyo Juku[25], Nihon Gakuen middle and high school[26], and Tokyo University of Commerce[27].

What awards did Shigeru Yoshida receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[33], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[34], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[35], and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[36].

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  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child → Ken'ichi Yoshida, Kazuko Asō, Yoshida Sakurako
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    Educated at → —
    Nominated for → Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize
    Relative → Kenzō Yoshida, Takakichi Asō, Makino Nobuaki
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