Tanetarō Megata

Japanese lawyer (1853-1926)
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Summary

Tanetarō Megata was born on August 25, 1853[1], in Taihei[2]. He died on September 10, 1926[3], in Hakusan[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], legal counselor[6], politician[7], and jurist[8]. He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Honmon-ji Temple Cemetery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
  • Position held: member of the House of Peers[12]
  • Employer: Senshu University[13]
  • Educated at: Harvard Law School[14]
  • Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[15]
  • Member of: 1917 Japanese Commission[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Noble title: baron[18]
  • Commons category: Megata Tanetarō[19]
  • Archives at: National Debt Redemption Movement Digital Archive[20]
  • Described by source: Who's Who in the Far East[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[22]
  • Name in native language: 目賀田種太郎[23], 目賀田種太郞[24]
  • Name in kana: めがた たねたろう[25]
  • Writing language: Japanese[26]
  • Japanese court rank: Senior Third Rank[27]

FAQs

Where was Tanetarō Megata born?

Tanetarō Megata was born in Taihei[2].

Where did Tanetarō Megata die?

Tanetarō Megata died in Hakusan[4].

What did Tanetarō Megata do for work?

Tanetarō Megata worked as a lawyer[5], legal counselor[6], politician[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Tanetarō Megata go to school?

Tanetarō Megata was educated at Harvard Law School[14].

What awards did Tanetarō Megata receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[15].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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