Isoroku Yamamoto
0 sources
Summary
Isoroku Yamamoto was born on April 4, 1884[1], in Nagaoka[2]. He died on April 18, 1943[3], in Bougainville Island[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and admiral[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,484 views/month, #6,133 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tama Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Reiko Mihashi[9]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[10]
- Native language: Japanese[11]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[12]
- Educated at: Harvard University[13], Naval War College[14], Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[15]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[17], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[18], Order of the Golden Kite[19], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[20], Japanese Red Cross Society Silver Merit Medal[21], Order of the German Eagle[22], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[23], Order of the Chrysanthemum[24], Order of the Paulownia Flowers[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: Imperial Japanese Navy[27]
- Commons category: Isoroku Yamamoto[28]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[29]
- Cause of death: ditching[30]
- Participated in conflict: Russo-Japanese War[31], Battle of Midway[32], World War II[33], Operation Vengeance[34], Attack on Pearl Harbor[35]
- Family name: Yamamoto[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Isoroku Yamamoto[37]
- Commons gallery: Isoroku Yamamoto[38]
- Allegiance: Empire of Japan[39]
- Manner of death: death in battle[40]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[41], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[42]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[44], English[45]
- Name in native language: 山本五十六[46]
- Name in kana: やまもと いそろく[47]
- Different from: Japanese battleship Yamato[48]
- Start of work period: 1904[49]
Why It Matters
Isoroku Yamamoto has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Isoroku Yamamoto born?
Isoroku Yamamoto's place of birth was Nagaoka[2].
Where did Isoroku Yamamoto die?
Isoroku Yamamoto died in Bougainville Island[4].
Who was Isoroku Yamamoto married to?
Isoroku Yamamoto's spouses include Reiko Mihashi[9].
What did Isoroku Yamamoto do for work?
Isoroku Yamamoto worked as a military officer[5] and admiral[6].
Where did Isoroku Yamamoto go to school?
Isoroku Yamamoto was educated at Harvard University[13], Naval War College[14], and Imperial Japanese Naval Academy[15].
What awards did Isoroku Yamamoto receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[17], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[18], and Order of the Golden Kite[19].