Keizō Obuchi

84th Prime Minister of Japan (1937–2000)
Person human Q313339
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Summary

Keizō Obuchi was born on June 25, 1937[1], in Nakanojō[2]. He died on May 14, 2000[3], in Juntendo University Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,500 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Mitsuhei Obuchi[9]
  • Mother: Chiyo Obuchi[10]
  • Spouse: Chizuko Obuchi[11]
  • Child: Akiko Obuchi[12], Yūko Obuchi[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[14]
  • Native language: Japanese[15]
  • Position held: Chief Cabinet Secretary[16], Prime Minister of Japan[17], member of the House of Representatives of Japan[18], Minister for Foreign Affairs[19], chairperson[20]
  • Educated at: 中之条町立中之条中学校[21], Q114925820[22], Tokyo Metropolitan Kita High School[23], 早稲田大学第一文学部[24], Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University[25]
  • Award received: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[27], Order of the Chrysanthemum[28], Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[29], Order of the Sun of Peru[30]
  • Member of: Heisei Kenkyūkai[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Democratic Party[33]
  • Part of: Takeshita-ha Nana-bugyō[34]
  • Commons category: Keizō Obuchi[35]
  • Cause of death: stroke[36]
  • Sport: aikido[37]
  • Family name: Obuchi[38]
  • Given name: Keizō[39]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Keizō Obuchi[40]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[42]
  • Nickname: 冷めたピザ[43], 平成おじさん[44]
  • Name in native language: 小渕 恵三[45]
  • Name in kana: おぶち けいぞう[46]
  • Blood type: A[47]

Why It Matters

Keizō Obuchi has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Keizō Obuchi born?

Keizō Obuchi was born in Nakanojō[2].

Where did Keizō Obuchi die?

Keizō Obuchi died in Juntendo University Hospital[4].

Who were Keizō Obuchi's parents?

Keizō Obuchi's father was Mitsuhei Obuchi[9]. Keizō Obuchi's mother was Chiyo Obuchi[10].

Who was Keizō Obuchi married to?

Keizō Obuchi's spouses include Chizuko Obuchi[11].

What did Keizō Obuchi do for work?

Keizō Obuchi worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7].

Where did Keizō Obuchi go to school?

Keizō Obuchi was educated at 中之条町立中之条中学校[21], Q114925820[22], Tokyo Metropolitan Kita High School[23], and 早稲田大学第一文学部[24].

What awards did Keizō Obuchi receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[27], Order of the Chrysanthemum[28], and Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[29].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Second Rank
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  2. 11w ago · Yukkuri Shambis · 2026-07-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14565 → 1000078869
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    Nickname → 冷めたピザ, 平成おじさん
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  3. 19w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mycast talent id → keizo-obuchi
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, diplomat, head of government
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  5. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
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