Suematsu Kenchō

Japanese politician (1855-1920)
Person human Q1058300
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Summary

Suematsu Kenchō was born on September 30, 1855[1], in Buzen Province[2]. He died on October 5, 1920[3], in Toranomon[4]. He worked as a politician[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1855[11]
  • Spouse: Ikuko Suematsu[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[13]
  • Native language: Japanese[14]
  • Occupation: scholar[15]
  • Field of work: history of Japan[16]
  • Position held: Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications[17], member of the House of Peers[18], member of the House of Representatives of Japan[19]
  • Educated at: University of Cambridge[20], St John's College[21]
  • Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[23]
  • Member of: Imperial Academy[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Noble title: viscount[26]
  • Commons category: Kenchō Suematsu[27]
  • Cause of death: 1918–1920 flu pandemic[28], influenza[29]
  • Medical condition: 1918–1920 flu pandemic[30]
  • Student of: Chō Sanshū[31]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[33]
  • Name in native language: 末松謙澄[34]
  • Name in kana: すえまつ けんちょう[35]
  • Writing language: Japanese[36]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[37]

Why It Matters

Suematsu Kenchō has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

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[12].

What did Suematsu Kenchō do for work?

Suematsu Kenchō worked as a politician[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . ndl.go.jp. ndl.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
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