Shigetarō Shimada

Japanese admiral (1883-1976)
Person human Q702295
Shigetarō Shimada
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Summary

Shigetarō Shimada is a human[1]. His place of birth was Asakusa-ku[2]. He was born on September 24, 1883[3]. He passed away in Meguro[4]. He died on June 7, 1976[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (641 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Shigetarō Shimada's place of birth was Asakusa-ku[2].
  • Shigetarō Shimada died in Meguro[4].
  • Shigetarō Shimada was born on September 24, 1883[3].
  • Shigetarō Shimada died on June 7, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Seiun-ji[9].
  • Shigetarō Shimada held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Shigetarō Shimada held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's professions included military officer[6].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's professions included politician[7].
  • Shigetarō Shimada held the position of Minister of the Navy of Japan[12].
  • Shigetarō Shimada held the position of Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff[13].
  • Shigetarō Shimada was employed by Naval War College[14].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's education included a stint at Naval War College[15].
  • Shigetarō Shimada was educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[16].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[17].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[19].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[20].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant[21].
  • Shigetarō Shimada received the Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle[22].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's religion is recorded as Shinto[23].
  • Shigetarō Shimada is recorded as male[24].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Navy[26].
  • Shigetarō Shimada's Commons category is recorded as Shigetarō Shimada[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Asakusa-ku[2], Shigetarō Shimada… he was born on September 24, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at Naval War College[15], a military school[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1888[30], headquartered in Tokyo[31] and Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[16], a naval academy[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1866[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Among Shigetarō Shimada's employers was Naval War College[14]. Positions held include Minister of the Navy of Japan[12], a position[35], in Empire of Japan[36] and Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff[13], a general staff[37], in Empire of Japan[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[17], a grade of an order[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1875[41]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18], a grade of an order[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1888[44]; Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[19], a grade of an order[45], in Empire of Japan[46], founded in 1890[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[20], a grade of an order[48], in Duchy of Savoy[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant[21], a grade of an order[50], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[51], founded in 1869[52]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle[22].

Personal Life

Shigetarō Shimada's religion is recorded as Shinto[23].

Death and Burial

Shigetarō Shimada died on June 7, 1976[5]. He died in Meguro[4]. The cause of death was arteriosclerosis[53]. Burial took place at Seiun-ji[9].

Why It Matters

Shigetarō Shimada ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (641 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Shigetarō Shimada born?

Shigetarō Shimada was born in Asakusa-ku[2].

Where did Shigetarō Shimada die?

Shigetarō Shimada died in Meguro[4].

What did Shigetarō Shimada do for work?

Shigetarō Shimada worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Shigetarō Shimada go to school?

Shigetarō Shimada was educated at Naval War College[15] and Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[16].

What awards did Shigetarō Shimada receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[17], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[18], Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[19], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[20].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → 嶋田-2
    Position held → Minister of the Navy of Japan, Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff
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    Military branch → Imperial Japanese Navy
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    Place of death → Meguro
    Cause of death → arteriosclerosis
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