Shigeru Yoshida

Prime minister of Japan (1878–1967)
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Shigeru Yoshida
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Shigeru Yoshida

Summary

Shigeru Yoshida is a human[1]. Born in Kanda-Surugadai[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1878[3]. He passed away in Oiso[4]. He died on October 20, 1967[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,994 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Shigeru Yoshida was born in Kanda-Surugadai[2].
  • Shigeru Yoshida passed away in Oiso[4].
  • Shigeru Yoshida was born on September 22, 1878[3].
  • Shigeru Yoshida died on October 20, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[9].
  • Burial took place at Kuboyama Cemetery[10].
  • Shigeru Yoshida's father was Takeuchi Tsuna[11].
  • Among Shigeru Yoshida's spouses was Yukiko Yoshida[12].
  • Among Shigeru Yoshida's spouses was Kiyo Yoshida[13].
  • A child of Shigeru Yoshida was Ken'ichi Yoshida[14].
  • A child of Shigeru Yoshida was Kazuko Asō[15].
  • A child of Shigeru Yoshida was Q140967491[16].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held citizenship in Japan[17].
  • Japanese was Shigeru Yoshida's native language[18].
  • Shigeru Yoshida is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[19].
  • Shigeru Yoshida's professions included politician[6].
  • Shigeru Yoshida's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Japan[20].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[21].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[22].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of ambassador of Japan to Italy[23].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[24].
  • Shigeru Yoshida held the position of Prime Minister of Japan[25].
  • Shigeru Yoshida was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[26].
  • Shigeru Yoshida's education included a stint at Kōyo Juku[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kanda-Surugadai[2], Shigeru Yoshida… he was born on September 22, 1878[3]. His father was Takeuchi Tsuna[11]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[19]. Japanese was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Tokyo Imperial University[26], an Imperial universities of Japan[28], in Empire of Japan[29], founded in 1897[30]; Kōyo Juku[27], an educational institution[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1872[33]; Nihon Gakuen middle and high school[34], an unified secondary school in Japan[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1885[37]; Tokyo University of Commerce[38], a Q11086909[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1920[41]; Seisoku High School[42]; and Keio Gijuku[43]. Shigeru Yoshida earned the academic degree of doctorate[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Representatives of Japan[20], an elective office[45], in Japan[46]; Prime Minister of Japan[21], a position[47], in Japan[48], founded in 1885[49]; ambassador of Japan to Italy[23], a position[50], in Italy[51]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[24], a position[52], in Japan[53]; and member of the House of Peers[54], a public office[55], in Japan[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[57], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[58], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[59], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[60], commemorative medal of Japan[61], and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class[62].

Personal Life

Spouses include Yukiko Yoshida[12], 1889–1941[63], of Empire of Japan[64] and Kiyo Yoshida[13], 1904–2003[65], of Japan[66]. Children include Ken'ichi Yoshida[14], a novelist[67], 1912–1977[68], of Japan[69], awarded the Shinchosha literature award[70], specialised in literary criticism[71]; Kazuko Asō[15], an essayist[72], 1915–1996[73], of Japan[74]; and Q140967491[16]. Shigeru Yoshida's religion is recorded as Catholicism[75]. Political affiliations include Liberal Democratic Party[76], Liberal Party[77], and Democratic Liberal Party[78].

Death and Burial

Shigeru Yoshida died on October 20, 1967[5]. He passed away in Oiso[4]. Recorded place of burial include Aoyama Cemetery[9] and Kuboyama Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Shigeru Yoshida include Shigeru Ishiba[79], a bank employee[80], b. 1957[81], of Japan[82] and Yoshida Doctrine[83], a foreign policy doctrine[84].

Why It Matters

Shigeru Yoshida ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,994 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Shigeru Ishiba[79], a bank employee[80], b. 1957[81], of Japan[82] and Yoshida Doctrine[83], a foreign policy doctrine[84].

FAQs

Where was Shigeru Yoshida born?

Born in Kanda-Surugadai[2], Shigeru Yoshida…

Where did Shigeru Yoshida die?

Shigeru Yoshida passed away in Oiso[4].

Who were Shigeru Yoshida's parents?

Shigeru Yoshida's father was Takeuchi Tsuna[11].

Who was Shigeru Yoshida married to?

Shigeru Yoshida's spouses include Yukiko Yoshida[12] and Kiyo Yoshida[13].

What did Shigeru Yoshida do for work?

Shigeru Yoshida worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Shigeru Yoshida go to school?

Shigeru Yoshida was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[26], Kōyo Juku[27], Nihon Gakuen middle and high school[34], and Tokyo University of Commerce[38].

What awards did Shigeru Yoshida receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[57], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[58], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[59], and Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[60].

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  1. 15d ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank Junior First Rank
    Award received Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic +19
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  2. 6w ago · Tomo3141592653 · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Ken'ichi Yoshida, Kazuko Asō, Q140967491
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  4. 18w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize
    Relative Kenzō Yoshida, Takakichi Asō, Makino Nobuaki
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