Itō Hirobumi
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Summary
Itō Hirobumi was born on October 16, 1841[1], in Tsukari[2]. He died on October 26, 1909[3], in Harbin railway station[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,354 views/month, #6,486 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nishiōi[8]
- Father: Itō Jūzō[9]
- Spouse: Itō Umeko[10], Sumiko Ito[11]
- Child: Bunkichi Itō[12], Ikuko Suematsu[13], Asako Nishi[14]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[15]
- Native language: Japanese[16]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[17]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Japan[18], Lord of Home Affairs[19], member of the House of Peers[20], governor of Hyōgo Prefecture[21], Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[22]
- Educated at: University College London[23], Shōkasonjuku Academy[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[28], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[29], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[30], Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[31], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[33], Order of the Red Eagle[34], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[35], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[36], Royal Order of Vasa[37], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[38]
- Religion or worldview: Shinto[39], Rinzai school[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Noble title: duke[42], Marquess[43]
- Member of political party: Rikken Seiyūkai[44]
- Part of: Chōshū Five[45]
- Commons category: Itō Hirobumi[46]
- Archives at: National Debt Redemption Movement Digital Archive[47]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[48]
- Residence: Sōrōkaku[49]
- Family name: Itō[50]
- Given name: Hirobumi[51]
- Pseudonym: 俊輔[52], 春輔[53], 春畝公[54], 하야시 도시스케[55]
- Significant event: 英国公使館焼き討ち事件[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Itō Hirobumi include 110743 Hirobumi[57], an asteroid[58].
Why It Matters
Itō Hirobumi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include 110743 Hirobumi[57], an asteroid[58].
FAQs
Where was Itō Hirobumi born?
Itō Hirobumi was born in Tsukari[2].
Where did Itō Hirobumi die?
Itō Hirobumi passed away in Harbin railway station[4].
Who were Itō Hirobumi's parents?
Itō Hirobumi's father was Itō Jūzō[9].
Who was Itō Hirobumi married to?
Itō Hirobumi's spouses include Itō Umeko[10] and Sumiko Ito[11].
What did Itō Hirobumi do for work?
Itō Hirobumi worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
Where did Itō Hirobumi go to school?
Itō Hirobumi was educated at University College London[23] and Shōkasonjuku Academy[24].
What awards did Itō Hirobumi receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[28].