Tarō Asō

Prime Minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009
Person human Q132596
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Tarō Asō

Summary

Tarō Asō is a human[1]. Born in Iizuka[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1940[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], entrepreneur[6], and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,108 views/month, #6,733 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Iizuka[2], Tarō Asō…
  • Tarō Asō was born on September 20, 1940[3].
  • Tarō Asō's father was Takakichi Asō[9].
  • Tarō Asō's mother was Kazuko Asō[10].
  • Among Tarō Asō's spouses was Chikako Asō[11].
  • A child of Tarō Asō was Masahiro Asō[12].
  • Tarō Asō held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Tarō Asō's native language[14].
  • Tarō Asō's professions included politician[4].
  • Tarō Asō's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Tarō Asō worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Tarō Asō worked as an economist[7].
  • Tarō Asō held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[15].
  • Tarō Asō held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[16].
  • Tarō Asō held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[17].
  • Tarō Asō was employed by Aso Group[18].
  • Tarō Asō's education included a stint at Gakushuin University[19].
  • Tarō Asō was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[20].
  • Tarō Asō's education included a stint at Stanford University[21].
  • Tarō Asō's education included a stint at Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School[22].
  • Tarō Asō's education included a stint at Gakushuin Primary School[23].
  • Tarō Asō's education included a stint at University of London[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Tarō Asō is Q11273233[25].
  • Tarō Asō received the Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru[26].
  • Tarō Asō received the Order of the Sun of Peru[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Iizuka[2], Tarō Asō… he was born on September 20, 1940[3]. His father was Takakichi Asō[9]. His mother was Kazuko Asō[10]. Japanese was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Gakushuin University[19], a university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1949[30], headquartered in Toshima[31]; London School of Economics and Political Science[20], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1895[34], headquartered in London[35]; Stanford University[21], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1885[38], headquartered in Stanford[39]; Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School[22], an unified secondary school in Japan[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1877[42]; Gakushuin Primary School[23], an elementary school in Japan[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1847[45]; and University of London[24], a university[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1836[48], headquartered in London[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], entrepreneur[6], and economist[7]. Tarō Asō was employed by Aso Group[18]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[15], an elective office[50], in Japan[51].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tarō Asō is Q11273233[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru[26], a grade of an order[52], in Peru[53]; Order of the Sun of Peru[27], a state order[54], in Peru[55], founded in 1821[56]; Order of Friendship[57], an order[58], in Uzbekistan[59], founded in 1994[60]; and Order of the Southern Cross[61].

Personal Life

Tarō Asō was married to Chikako Asō[11]. A child of him was Masahiro Asō[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[62]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[63].

Why It Matters

Tarō Asō ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,108 views/month, #6,733 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Tarō Asō born?

Born in Iizuka[2], Tarō Asō…

Who were Tarō Asō's parents?

Tarō Asō's father was Takakichi Asō[9]. Tarō Asō's mother was Kazuko Asō[10].

Who was Tarō Asō married to?

Tarō Asō's spouses include Chikako Asō[11].

What did Tarō Asō do for work?

Tarō Asō worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], entrepreneur[6], and economist[7].

Where did Tarō Asō go to school?

Tarō Asō was educated at Gakushuin University[19], London School of Economics and Political Science[20], Stanford University[21], and Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School[22].

What awards did Tarō Asō receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru[26], Order of the Sun of Peru[27], Order of Friendship[57], and Order of the Southern Cross[61].

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  28. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Relative Yuzuki no Kimi
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