Shōjirō Gotō

Japanese noble (1838-1897)
Person human Q711721
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Shōjirō Gotō

Summary

Shōjirō Gotō is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kochi[2]. He was born on April 13, 1838[3]. He died in Hakone[4]. He died on August 4, 1897[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and samurai[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Shōjirō Gotō was born in Kochi[2].
  • Shōjirō Gotō passed away in Hakone[4].
  • Shōjirō Gotō was born on April 13, 1838[3].
  • Shōjirō Gotō died on August 4, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[9].
  • Shōjirō Gotō's father was Goto Masaharu[10].
  • A child of Shōjirō Gotō was Gotō Taketarō[11].
  • Shōjirō Gotō held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Japanese was Shōjirō Gotō's native language[13].
  • Shōjirō Gotō worked as a politician[6].
  • Shōjirō Gotō worked as a samurai[7].
  • Shōjirō Gotō held the position of Governor of Osaka Prefecture[14].
  • Shōjirō Gotō held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Commerce[15].
  • Shōjirō Gotō held the position of Minister of Communications of Japan[16].
  • Among Shōjirō Gotō's employers was Hōraisha[17].
  • Shōjirō Gotō's education included a stint at Kaiseijo[18].
  • A notable student of Shōjirō Gotō was Masaharu Yoshida[19].
  • Shōjirō Gotō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].
  • Shōjirō Gotō is recorded as male[21].
  • Shōjirō Gotō's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Shōjirō Gotō's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Shōjirō Gotō was affiliated with the Aikoku Kōtō[24].
  • Shōjirō Gotō was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].
  • Shōjirō Gotō's Commons category is recorded as Gotō Shōjirō[26].
  • The cause of death was heart disease[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kochi[2], Shōjirō Gotō… he was born on April 13, 1838[3]. His father was Goto Masaharu[10]. Japanese was his native language[13].

Education

Shōjirō Gotō was educated at Kaiseijo[18]. Studied under Yoshida Tōyō[28], a samurai[29], 1816–1862[30], of Japan[31] and Ōtori Keisuke[32], a military personnel[33], 1833–1911[34], of Japan[35], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[36], specialised in history of Japan[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and samurai[7]. Shōjirō Gotō was employed by Hōraisha[17]. Positions held include Governor of Osaka Prefecture[14], a position[38], in Japan[39]; Minister of Agriculture and Commerce[15], a position[40]; and Minister of Communications of Japan[16], a public office[41], in Japan[42]. A notable student of him was Masaharu Yoshida[19].

Recognition

Shōjirō Gotō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].

Personal Life

A child of Shōjirō Gotō was Gotō Taketarō[11]. Political affiliations include Aikoku Kōtō[24], a political party[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1874[45] and Liberal Party[25], a former liberal party[46], in Empire of Japan[47], founded in 1881[48].

Death and Burial

Shōjirō Gotō died on August 4, 1897[5]. He died in Hakone[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[27]. He is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Shōjirō Gotō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Shōjirō Gotō born?

Shōjirō Gotō was born in Kochi[2].

Where did Shōjirō Gotō die?

Shōjirō Gotō passed away in Hakone[4].

Who were Shōjirō Gotō's parents?

Shōjirō Gotō's father was Goto Masaharu[10].

What did Shōjirō Gotō do for work?

Shōjirō Gotō worked as politician[6] and samurai[7].

Where did Shōjirō Gotō go to school?

Shōjirō Gotō was educated at Kaiseijo[18].

What awards did Shōjirō Gotō receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[20].

References

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  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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