Yamagata Aritomo

Japanese military leader and statesman (1838–1922)
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Yamagata Aritomo
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Yamagata Aritomo

Summary

Yamagata Aritomo is a human[1]. He was born in Hagi[2]. He was born on June 14, 1838[3]. He passed away in Koki-an[4]. He died on February 1, 1922[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (374 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Yamagata Aritomo's place of birth was Hagi[2].
  • Yamagata Aritomo passed away in Koki-an[4].
  • Yamagata Aritomo was born on June 14, 1838[3].
  • Yamagata Aritomo died on February 1, 1922[5].
  • Burial took place at Gokoku-ji Temple[9].
  • Among Yamagata Aritomo's spouses was Tomoko Yamagata[10].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Yamagata Aritomo's native language[12].
  • Yamagata Aritomo's professions included politician[6].
  • Yamagata Aritomo's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[13].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[14].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held the position of Lord of Home Affairs[15].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held the position of member of the House of Peers[16].
  • Yamagata Aritomo held the position of Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[17].
  • Yamagata Aritomo was educated at Shōkasonjuku Academy[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Yamagata Aritomo is Q11470783[19].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Order of the White Eagle[23].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[24].
  • Yamagata Aritomo received the Order of the Red Eagle[25].
  • Yamagata Aritomo was a member of Kiheitai[26].
  • Yamagata Aritomo is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Yamagata Aritomo's place of birth was Hagi[2]. He was born on June 14, 1838[3]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Yamagata Aritomo was educated at Shōkasonjuku Academy[18]. Studied under Yoshida Shōin[28], a politician[29], 1830–1859[30], of Japan[31] and Chō Sanshū[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Japan[13], a position[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1885[35]; Lord of Home Affairs[15], a position[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1873[38]; member of the House of Peers[16], a public office[39], in Japan[40]; and Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[17], a public office[41], in Empire of Japan[42], founded in 1888[43].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Yamagata Aritomo is Q11470783[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1875[46]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[47], in Japan[48], founded in 1888[49]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22], a grade of an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1876[52]; Order of the White Eagle[23], an order[53], in Russian Empire[54], founded in 1831[55]; Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[24], a grade of an order[56], in Empire of Japan[57], founded in 1890[58]; and Order of the Red Eagle[25], an order[59], in Kingdom of Prussia[60], founded in 1792[61].

Personal Life

Yamagata Aritomo was married to Tomoko Yamagata[10].

Death and Burial

Yamagata Aritomo died on February 1, 1922[5]. He passed away in Koki-an[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[62]. Burial took place at Gokoku-ji Temple[9].

Why It Matters

Yamagata Aritomo ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (374 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors[65], an imperial rescript[66], in Empire of Japan[67], written by Nishi Amane[68].

FAQs

Where was Yamagata Aritomo born?

Yamagata Aritomo's place of birth was Hagi[2].

Where did Yamagata Aritomo die?

Yamagata Aritomo passed away in Koki-an[4].

Who was Yamagata Aritomo married to?

Yamagata Aritomo's spouses include Tomoko Yamagata[10].

What did Yamagata Aritomo do for work?

Yamagata Aritomo worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Yamagata Aritomo go to school?

Yamagata Aritomo was educated at Shōkasonjuku Academy[18].

What awards did Yamagata Aritomo receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[21], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[22], and Order of the White Eagle[23].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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