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 +1946-11-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on +2021-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 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 +1946-11-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wataru Takeshita died on +2021-09-17T00:00:00Z[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].
  • Wataru Takeshita's education included a stint at Keio University[15].
  • Wataru Takeshita received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[16].
  • Wataru Takeshita's image is recorded as Wataru Takeshita.jpg[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 Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03c8d43[22].
  • Wataru Takeshita's family name is recorded as Takeshita[23].
  • Wataru Takeshita's given name is recorded as Wataru[24].
  • Wataru Takeshita's official website is recorded as http://www.takeshita-wataru.com/[25].
  • Wataru Takeshita's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Wataru Takeshita's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '竹下亘'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Wataru Takeshita's place of birth was Kakeya[2]. He was born on +1946-11-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Yūzō Takeshita[9]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Wataru Takeshita was educated at Keio University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. 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[16].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Wataru Takeshita died on +2021-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Wataru Takeshita ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 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 4 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[15].

What awards did Wataru Takeshita receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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