Emperor Meiji

Emperor of Japan from 1867 until 1912
Person human Q174231
Emperor Meiji
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Emperor Meiji was born on November 3, 1852, at the Nakayama Residence. He died on July 30, 1912, at the Meiji Palace. Emperor Meiji's spouse was Empress Shōken.

Emperor Meiji held the position of Emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912. During his life, he received several awards, including the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of the Black Eagle, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Order of St. Andrew, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, and two more.

The cause of Emperor Meiji's death was diabetes. He passed away at the Meiji Palace, bringing an end to his 45-year reign as Emperor of Japan.

Emperor Meiji's life spanned from his birth at the Nakayama Residence to his death at the Meiji Palace, with his time as Emperor of Japan being a significant part of his life.

Emperor Meiji

Summary

Emperor Meiji is a human[1]. Born in Site of the Nakayama Residence[2], he… he was born on +1852-11-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Meiji Palace[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,872 views/month, #3,433 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Site of the Nakayama Residence[2], Emperor Meiji…
  • Emperor Meiji passed away in Meiji Palace[4].
  • Emperor Meiji was born on +1852-11-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Emperor Meiji is buried at Fushimi Momoyama no Misasagi[8].
  • Emperor Meiji is buried at Tokyo[9].
  • Emperor Meiji's father was Emperor Kōmei[10].
  • Emperor Meiji's mother was Nakayama Yoshiko[11].
  • Among Emperor Meiji's spouses was Empress Shōken[12].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Wakamitsuteru-hiko no Mikoto[13].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Wakatakayori-hime no Mikoto[14].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Shigeko, Princess Ume[15].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Yukihito, Prince Take[16].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Emperor Taishō[17].
  • A child of Emperor Meiji was Akiko, Princess Shige[18].
  • Emperor Meiji held citizenship in Japan[19].
  • Emperor Meiji worked as a monarch[5].
  • Emperor Meiji's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Emperor Meiji held the position of Emperor of Japan[20].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Order of the Black Eagle[22].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Order of St. Andrew[24].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25].
  • Emperor Meiji received the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].
  • Emperor Meiji's religion is recorded as Shinto[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Site of the Nakayama Residence[2], Emperor Meiji… he was born on +1852-11-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Emperor Kōmei[10]. His mother was Nakayama Yoshiko[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[5] and aristocrat[6]. Emperor Meiji held the position of Emperor of Japan[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], Order of the Black Eagle[22], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], Order of St. Andrew[24], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[25], and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26].

Personal Life

Emperor Meiji was married to Empress Shōken[12]. Children include Wakamitsuteru-hiko no Mikoto[13], an aristocrat[28], 1873–1873[29], of Empire of Japan[30]; Wakatakayori-hime no Mikoto[14], a stillborn child[31]; Shigeko, Princess Ume[15], an aristocrat[32], 1875–1876[33], of Empire of Japan[34]; Yukihito, Prince Take[16], an aristocrat[35], 1877–1878[36], of Empire of Japan[37]; Emperor Taishō[17], a politician[38], 1879–1926[39], of Japan[40], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41]; and Akiko, Princess Shige[18], an aristocrat[42], 1881–1883[43], of Empire of Japan[44]. His religion is recorded as Shinto[27].

Death and Burial

Emperor Meiji passed away in Meiji Palace[4]. Recorded cause of death include diabetes[45] and uremia[46]. Recorded place of burial include Fushimi Momoyama no Misasagi[8] and Tokyo[9].

Why It Matters

Emperor Meiji ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,872 views/month, #3,433 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 100 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Meiji born?

Emperor Meiji's place of birth was Site of the Nakayama Residence[2].

Where did Emperor Meiji die?

Emperor Meiji passed away in Meiji Palace[4].

Who were Emperor Meiji's parents?

Emperor Meiji's father was Emperor Kōmei[10]. Emperor Meiji's mother was Nakayama Yoshiko[11].

Who was Emperor Meiji married to?

Emperor Meiji's spouses include Empress Shōken[12].

What did Emperor Meiji do for work?

Emperor Meiji worked as monarch[5] and aristocrat[6].

What awards did Emperor Meiji receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], Order of the Black Eagle[22], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], and Order of St. Andrew[24].

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  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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