Wataru Takeshita

Japanese politician (1946-2021)
Person human Q2484652
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Wataru Takeshita

Summary

Wataru Takeshita is a human[1]. Born in Kakeya[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1946[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on September 17, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wataru Takeshita's place of birth was Kakeya[2].
  • Wataru Takeshita passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Wataru Takeshita was born on November 3, 1946[3].
  • Wataru Takeshita died on September 17, 2021[5].
  • Wataru Takeshita's father was Yūzō Takeshita[9].
  • Wataru Takeshita held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Wataru Takeshita held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Wataru Takeshita's native language[12].
  • Wataru Takeshita worked as a politician[6].
  • Wataru Takeshita worked as a journalist[7].
  • Wataru Takeshita held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[13].
  • Wataru Takeshita held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[14].
  • Among Wataru Takeshita's employers was NHK[15].
  • Wataru Takeshita's education included a stint at Keio University[16].
  • Wataru Takeshita received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[17].
  • Wataru Takeshita is recorded as male[18].
  • Wataru Takeshita's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Wataru Takeshita was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[20].
  • Wataru Takeshita's Commons category is recorded as Wataru Takeshita[21].
  • Wataru Takeshita's family name is recorded as Takeshita[22].
  • Wataru Takeshita's official website is recorded as http://www.takeshita-wataru.com/[23].
  • Wataru Takeshita's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • Wataru Takeshita's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '竹下亘'}[25].
  • Wataru Takeshita's name in kana is recorded as たけした わたる[26].
  • Wataru Takeshita's sibling is recorded as Noboru Takeshita[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wataru Takeshita's place of birth was Kakeya[2]. He was born on November 3, 1946[3]. His father was Yūzō Takeshita[9]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Wataru Takeshita was educated at Keio University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. Wataru Takeshita was employed by NHK[15]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[13], an elective office[28], in Japan[29].

Recognition

Wataru Takeshita received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[17].

Personal Life

Wataru Takeshita was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Wataru Takeshita died on September 17, 2021[5]. He died in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Wataru Takeshita ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Wataru Takeshita born?

Born in Kakeya[2], Wataru Takeshita…

Where did Wataru Takeshita die?

Wataru Takeshita died in Tokyo[4].

Who were Wataru Takeshita's parents?

Wataru Takeshita's father was Yūzō Takeshita[9].

What did Wataru Takeshita do for work?

Wataru Takeshita worked as politician[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Wataru Takeshita go to school?

Wataru Takeshita was educated at Keio University[16].

What awards did Wataru Takeshita receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . kouhosha.info. kouhosha.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . japantimes.co.jp. japantimes.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . kouhosha.info. kouhosha.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Yukkuri Shambis · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → —
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ja', 'ko', 'simple', 'th', 'tr', 'vi
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  2. 17d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → NHK
    P14411 → 121542, 122119
    Encyclopedia of china (third edition) id → 559801
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  3. 7w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Educated at → Keio University
    Award received → Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
    Position held → member of the House of Representatives of Japan, member of the House of Representatives of Japan
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