Uryū Sotokichi

Japanese admiral and politician (1857-1937)
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Uryū Sotokichi
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Uryū Sotokichi

Summary

Uryū Sotokichi is a human[1]. Born in Daishōji Domain[2], he… he was born on January 2, 1857[3]. He passed away in Odawara[4]. He died on November 11, 1937[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Uryū Sotokichi's place of birth was Daishōji Domain[2].
  • Uryū Sotokichi died in Odawara[4].
  • Uryū Sotokichi was born on January 2, 1857[3].
  • Uryū Sotokichi died on November 11, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[9].
  • Among Uryū Sotokichi's spouses was Uryū Shigeko[10].
  • Uryū Sotokichi held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Uryū Sotokichi worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's professions included politician[7].
  • Uryū Sotokichi held the position of member of the House of Peers[12].
  • Uryū Sotokichi was educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[13].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[14].
  • Uryū Sotokichi received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[15].
  • Uryū Sotokichi received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[16].
  • Uryū Sotokichi received the Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[17].
  • Uryū Sotokichi is recorded as male[18].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's noble title is recorded as baron[20].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Navy[21].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's Commons category is recorded as Uryū Sotokichi[22].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • Uryū Sotokichi was part of the conflict First Sino-Japanese War[24].
  • Uryū Sotokichi was part of the conflict Battle of Chemulpo Bay[25].
  • Uryū Sotokichi was part of the conflict Battle of Tsushima[26].
  • Uryū Sotokichi's family name is recorded as Uryū[27].

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Origins and Family

Uryū Sotokichi's place of birth was Daishōji Domain[2]. He was born on January 2, 1857[3].

Education

Educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1866[30] and United States Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33], headquartered in Naval Academy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Uryū Sotokichi held the position of member of the House of Peers[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[15], a grade of an order[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1888[37]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[16], a grade of an order[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1875[40]; and Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[17], a grade of an order[41], in Empire of Japan[42], founded in 1890[43].

Personal Life

Among Uryū Sotokichi's spouses was Uryū Shigeko[10].

Death and Burial

Uryū Sotokichi died on November 11, 1937[5]. He died in Odawara[4]. Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Uryū Sotokichi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Uryū Sotokichi born?

Uryū Sotokichi was born in Daishōji Domain[2].

Where did Uryū Sotokichi die?

Uryū Sotokichi passed away in Odawara[4].

Who was Uryū Sotokichi married to?

Uryū Sotokichi's spouses include Uryū Shigeko[10].

What did Uryū Sotokichi do for work?

Uryū Sotokichi worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Uryū Sotokichi go to school?

Uryū Sotokichi was educated at Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[13] and United States Naval Academy[14].

What awards did Uryū Sotokichi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[15], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[16], and Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[17].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Odawara
    Japanese court rank → Senior Second Rank
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class
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  2. 7w ago · VDJ1543 · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Sotokichi
    Military, police or special rank → admiral
    Family name → Uryū
    Place of death → Odawara
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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