Shōmei Yokouchi

Japanese politician (1942-2020)
Person human Q732124
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Shōmei Yokouchi

Summary

Shōmei Yokouchi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nirasaki[2]. He was born on March 2, 1942[3]. He died on April 21, 2020[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nirasaki[2], Shōmei Yokouchi…
  • Shōmei Yokouchi was born on March 2, 1942[3].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi died on April 21, 2020[4].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi held citizenship in Japan[7].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi held citizenship in Empire of Japan[8].
  • Japanese was Shōmei Yokouchi's native language[9].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi worked as a politician[5].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[10].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi held the position of governor of Yamanashi Prefecture[11].
  • Among Shōmei Yokouchi's employers was Tsuru University[12].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[13].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[14].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi is recorded as male[15].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[17].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's Commons category is recorded as Shomei Yokouchi[18].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's family name is recorded as Yokouchi[19].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[20].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '横内正明'}[21].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's name in kana is recorded as よこうち しょうめい[22].
  • Shōmei Yokouchi's writing language is recorded as Japanese[23].

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Origins and Family

Shōmei Yokouchi's place of birth was Nirasaki[2]. He was born on March 2, 1942[3]. Japanese was his native language[9].

Education

Shōmei Yokouchi was educated at University of Tokyo[13].

Career and Affiliations

Shōmei Yokouchi worked as a politician[5]. He was employed by Tsuru University[12]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[10], an elective office[24], in Japan[25] and governor of Yamanashi Prefecture[11], a position[26], in Japan[27].

Recognition

Shōmei Yokouchi received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[14].

Personal Life

Shōmei Yokouchi was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

Shōmei Yokouchi died on April 21, 2020[4].

Why It Matters

Shōmei Yokouchi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Shōmei Yokouchi born?

Shōmei Yokouchi's place of birth was Nirasaki[2].

What did Shōmei Yokouchi do for work?

Shōmei Yokouchi worked as politician[5].

Where did Shōmei Yokouchi go to school?

Shōmei Yokouchi was educated at University of Tokyo[13].

What awards did Shōmei Yokouchi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[14].

References

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
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