Nobusuke Kishi

56th and 57th Prime Minister of Japan (1896–1987)
Person human Q315572
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Nobusuke Kishi

Summary

Nobusuke Kishi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yamaguchi[2]. He was born on November 13, 1896[3]. He passed away in Tokyo Medical University Hospital[4]. He died on August 7, 1987[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], spy[8], and bureaucrat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,072 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yamaguchi[2], Nobusuke Kishi…
  • Nobusuke Kishi passed away in Tokyo Medical University Hospital[4].
  • Nobusuke Kishi was born on November 13, 1896[3].
  • Nobusuke Kishi was born on January 1, 1896[11].
  • Nobusuke Kishi died on August 7, 1987[5].
  • Nobusuke Kishi died on January 1, 1987[12].
  • Burial took place at Tabuse[13].
  • Burial took place at Fuji Cemetery[14].
  • Nobusuke Kishi's father was Hidesuke Satō[15].
  • Nobusuke Kishi's mother was Shigeyo Satō[16].
  • Among Nobusuke Kishi's spouses was Yoshiko Kishi[17].
  • A child of Nobusuke Kishi was Yōko Kishi[18].
  • A child of Nobusuke Kishi was Nobukazu Kishi[19].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held citizenship in Japan[20].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[21].
  • Japanese was Nobusuke Kishi's native language[22].
  • Nobusuke Kishi's professions included politician[6].
  • Nobusuke Kishi's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Nobusuke Kishi worked as a spy[8].
  • Nobusuke Kishi's professions included bureaucrat[9].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[23].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[24].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[25].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held the position of Director General of the Defence Agency[26].
  • Nobusuke Kishi held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[27].

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Origins and Family

Nobusuke Kishi's place of birth was Yamaguchi[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 1896[3] and January 1, 1896[11]. His father was Hidesuke Satō[15]. His mother was Shigeyo Satō[16]. Japanese was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Tokyo Imperial University[28], an Imperial universities of Japan[29], in Empire of Japan[30], founded in 1897[31]; First Higher School[32], a higher school in the Empire of Japan[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1894[35]; and Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi High School[36], a Japanese high school[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1870[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], spy[8], and bureaucrat[9]. Among Nobusuke Kishi's employers was Ministry of Commerce and Industry[40]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[23], an elective office[41], in Japan[42]; Prime Minister of Japan[24], a position[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1885[45]; Director General of the Defence Agency[26], a position[46], in Japan[47]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[27], a position[48], in Japan[49]; and Minister without portfolio[50], in Japan[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[52], a grade of an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1888[55]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[56], a grade of an order[57], in Japan[58], founded in 1876[59]; United Nations Peace Medal[60], a medallion[61], founded in 1971[62]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[63]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[64]; and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[65].

Personal Life

Nobusuke Kishi was married to Yoshiko Kishi[17]. Children include Yōko Kishi[18], 1928–2024[66], of Japan[67] and Nobukazu Kishi[19], a businessperson[68], 1921–2017[69], of Japan[70]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 7, 1987[5] and January 1, 1987[12]. Nobusuke Kishi passed away in Tokyo Medical University Hospital[4]. Recorded place of burial include Tabuse[13] and Fuji Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nobusuke Kishi ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,072 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Nobusuke Kishi born?

Nobusuke Kishi was born in Yamaguchi[2].

Where did Nobusuke Kishi die?

Nobusuke Kishi died in Tokyo Medical University Hospital[4].

Who were Nobusuke Kishi's parents?

Nobusuke Kishi's father was Hidesuke Satō[15]. Nobusuke Kishi's mother was Shigeyo Satō[16].

Who was Nobusuke Kishi married to?

Nobusuke Kishi's spouses include Yoshiko Kishi[17].

What did Nobusuke Kishi do for work?

Nobusuke Kishi worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], spy[8], and bureaucrat[9].

Where did Nobusuke Kishi go to school?

Nobusuke Kishi was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[28], First Higher School[32], and Yamaguchi Prefectural Yamaguchi High School[36].

What awards did Nobusuke Kishi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[52], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[56], United Nations Peace Medal[60], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[63].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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