Saionji Kinmochi

Japanese politician (1849-1940)
Person human Q297628
Saionji Kinmochi
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Summary

Saionji Kinmochi was born on October 23, 1849[1], in Kyoto[2]. He died on November 24, 1940[3], in Zagyo-sō[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,343 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tama Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Tokudaiji Kin'ito[9]
  • Child: Saionji Shinko[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
  • Native language: Japanese[12]
  • Ethnic group: Japanese people[13]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Japan[14], ambassador[15], Acting Prime Minister of Japan[16], member of the House of Peers[17], Chairman of the Privy Council of Japan[18]
  • Employer: Meiji University[19]
  • Educated at: University of Paris[20], Gakushūin[21], Kaisei School[22]
  • Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[24], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[27], Order of the Dannebrog[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[29], Order of the Red Eagle[30], Legion of Honour[31], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[32], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[33], Order of the Paulownia Flowers[34], 25th Wedding Anniversary Medal of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken[35], Taishō Enthronement Commemorative Medal[36]
  • Sex or gender: male[37]
  • Family: Tokudaiji[38], Saionji family[39]
  • Noble title: duke[40], Marquess[41]
  • Member of political party: Rikken Seiyūkai[42]
  • Commons category: Saionji Kinmochi[43]
  • Residence: Seifū-sō[44], Zagyo-sō[45]
  • Participated in conflict: Boshin War[46]
  • Family name: Saionji[47]
  • Given name: Kinmochi[48]
  • Pseudonym: 陶庵[49], 不読[50], 竹軒[51]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Saionji Kinmochi[52]
  • Relative: Saionji Morosue[53], Saionji Hachirō[54]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[55], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[56], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[57]

Why It Matters

Saionji Kinmochi has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Saionji Kinmochi born?

Saionji Kinmochi's place of birth was Kyoto[2].

Where did Saionji Kinmochi die?

Saionji Kinmochi passed away in Zagyo-sō[4].

Who were Saionji Kinmochi's parents?

Saionji Kinmochi's father was Tokudaiji Kin'ito[9].

What did Saionji Kinmochi do for work?

Saionji Kinmochi worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].

Where did Saionji Kinmochi go to school?

Saionji Kinmochi was educated at University of Paris[20], Gakushūin[21], and Kaisei School[22].

What awards did Saionji Kinmochi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[24], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class +15
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  2. 6w ago · Thoasp · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class +15
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  5. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family → Tokudaiji, Saionji family
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    Relative → Saionji Morosue, Saionji Hachirō
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