Hideki Tojo
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Summary
Hideki Tojo was born in Kōjimachi-ku[1]. He died in Sugamo Prison[2]. He worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], and military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52,173 views/month, #3,646 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zōshigaya Cemetery[7], Yasukuni Shrine[8], Pacific Ocean[9]
- Father: Hidenori Tōjō[10]
- Mother: Chitose Tōjō[11]
- Spouse: Katsuko Tōjō[12]
- Child: Teruo Tōjō[13], Toshio Tōjō[14], Makie Tōjō[15]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[16]
- Native language: Japanese[17]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[18]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Japan[19], Ministry of the Army[20], Minister of Agriculture and Commerce of Japan[21], Ministry of Munitions[22], Minister of Home Affairs[23], Minister for Foreign Affairs[24], Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture[25], Imperial Japanese Army General Staff Office[26]
- Educated at: Imperial Japanese Army Academy[27], Army War College[28], Central Military Preparatory School[29], Tokyo Military Preparatory School[30]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[31], Order of the Sacred Treasure[32], Order of the German Eagle[33], Order of Chula Chom Klao[34], Order of the White Elephant[35], Order of the Golden Kite[36], Victory Medal[37], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[38], Order of the Rising Sun[39], Military Medal of Honor[40], Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal[41], Japanese Red Cross Society Silver Merit Medal[42], Медали члена Красного Креста[43], Order of the Orchid Blossom[44]
- Religion or worldview: Jōdo Shinshū[45], Shinto[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Member of political party: Taisei Yokusankai[48]
- Movement: Japanese nationalism[49]
- Military branch: Imperial Japanese Army[50], Kwantung Army[51]
- Part of: two ki's and three suke's[52], Seven Martyrs[53]
- Commons category: Hideki Tōjō[54]
Why It Matters
Hideki Tojo has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 94 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Hideki Tojo born?
Hideki Tojo's place of birth was Kōjimachi-ku[1].
Where did Hideki Tojo die?
Hideki Tojo died in Sugamo Prison[2].
Who were Hideki Tojo's parents?
Hideki Tojo's father was Hidenori Tōjō[10]. Hideki Tojo's mother was Chitose Tōjō[11].
Who was Hideki Tojo married to?
Hideki Tojo's spouses include Katsuko Tōjō[12].
What did Hideki Tojo do for work?
Hideki Tojo worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], and military officer[5].
Where did Hideki Tojo go to school?
Hideki Tojo was educated at Imperial Japanese Army Academy[27], Army War College[28], Central Military Preparatory School[29], and Tokyo Military Preparatory School[30].
What awards did Hideki Tojo receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[31], Order of the Sacred Treasure[32], Order of the German Eagle[33], and Order of Chula Chom Klao[34].