Sakuma Samata

Japanese general (1844-1915)
Person human Q707847
Sakuma Samata
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Sakuma Samata

Summary

Sakuma Samata is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ōtsu district[2]. He was born on November 19, 1844[3]. He passed away in Sendai[4]. He died on August 5, 1915[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sakuma Samata was born in Ōtsu district[2].
  • Sakuma Samata passed away in Sendai[4].
  • Sakuma Samata was born on November 19, 1844[3].
  • Sakuma Samata died on August 5, 1915[5].
  • Sakuma Samata held citizenship in Empire of Japan[8].
  • Sakuma Samata's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Sakuma Samata held the position of Governor-General of Taiwan[9].
  • Sakuma Samata received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[10].
  • Sakuma Samata received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[11].
  • Sakuma Samata is recorded as male[12].
  • Sakuma Samata's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sakuma Samata's noble title is recorded as count[14].
  • Sakuma Samata's military branch is recorded as Imperial Japanese Army[15].
  • Sakuma Samata's Commons category is recorded as Samata Sakuma[16].
  • Sakuma Samata's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[17].
  • Sakuma Samata was part of the conflict Boshin War[18].
  • Sakuma Samata's family name is recorded as Sakuma[19].
  • Sakuma Samata's allegiance is recorded as Empire of Japan[20].
  • Sakuma Samata's name in native language is recorded as 佐久間左馬太[21].
  • Sakuma Samata's name in kana is recorded as さくま さまた[22].
  • Sakuma Samata's social classification is recorded as kazoku[23].
  • Sakuma Samata's Japanese court rank is recorded as Senior Second Rank[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ōtsu district[2], Sakuma Samata… he was born on November 19, 1844[3].

Career and Affiliations

Sakuma Samata worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Governor-General of Taiwan[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[10], a grade of an order[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1888[27] and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[11], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1875[30].

Death and Burial

Sakuma Samata died on August 5, 1915[5]. He passed away in Sendai[4].

Why It Matters

Sakuma Samata ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Sakuma Samata born?

Sakuma Samata's place of birth was Ōtsu district[2].

Where did Sakuma Samata die?

Sakuma Samata died in Sendai[4].

What did Sakuma Samata do for work?

Sakuma Samata worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Sakuma Samata receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[10] and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
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