Suematsu Kenchō

Japanese politician (1855-1920)
Person human Q1058300
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Suematsu Kenchō

Summary

Suematsu Kenchō is a human[1]. Born in Buzen Province[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1855[3]. He passed away in Toranomon[4]. He died on October 5, 1920[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Suematsu Kenchō's place of birth was Buzen Province[2].
  • Suematsu Kenchō passed away in Toranomon[4].
  • Suematsu Kenchō was born on September 30, 1855[3].
  • Suematsu Kenchō was born on January 1, 1855[12].
  • Suematsu Kenchō died on October 5, 1920[5].
  • Suematsu Kenchō was married to Ikuko Suematsu[13].
  • Suematsu Kenchō held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Suematsu Kenchō's native language[15].
  • Suematsu Kenchō worked as a politician[6].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's professions included historian[7].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Suematsu Kenchō worked as a writer[9].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's professions included journalist[10].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's field of work was history of Japan[16].
  • Suematsu Kenchō held the position of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications[17].
  • Suematsu Kenchō held the position of member of the House of Peers[18].
  • Suematsu Kenchō held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19].
  • Suematsu Kenchō was educated at University of Cambridge[20].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's education included a stint at St John's College[21].
  • Suematsu Kenchō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22].
  • Suematsu Kenchō received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23].
  • Suematsu Kenchō was a member of Imperial Academy[24].
  • Suematsu Kenchō is recorded as male[25].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Suematsu Kenchō's noble title is recorded as viscount[27].

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Origins and Family

Suematsu Kenchō was born in Buzen Province[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 30, 1855[3] and January 1, 1855[12]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[20], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and St John's College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1511[34]. Suematsu Kenchō studied under Chō Sanshū[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. Suematsu Kenchō's field of work was history of Japan[16]. Positions held include Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications[17], a position[36], in Japan[37]; member of the House of Peers[18], a public office[38], in Japan[39]; and member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19], an elective office[40], in Japan[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1875[44] and Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1888[47].

Personal Life

Among Suematsu Kenchō's spouses was Ikuko Suematsu[13].

Death and Burial

Suematsu Kenchō died on October 5, 1920[5]. He died in Toranomon[4]. Recorded cause of death include 1918–1920 flu pandemic[48] and influenza[49].

Why It Matters

Suematsu Kenchō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Suematsu Kenchō born?

Suematsu Kenchō was born in Buzen Province[2].

Where did Suematsu Kenchō die?

Suematsu Kenchō died in Toranomon[4].

Who was Suematsu Kenchō married to?

Suematsu Kenchō's spouses include Ikuko Suematsu[13].

What did Suematsu Kenchō do for work?

Suematsu Kenchō worked as politician[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Suematsu Kenchō go to school?

Suematsu Kenchō was educated at University of Cambridge[20] and St John's College[21].

What awards did Suematsu Kenchō receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22] and Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23].

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  22. [24] . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [48] . wikidata.org.
  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . ndl.go.jp. ndl.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [35] . 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
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  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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