Tōgō Heihachirō
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Tōgō Heihachirō
Summary
Tōgō Heihachirō is a human[1]. He was born in Kajiya-chō[2]. He was born on January 27, 1848[3]. He passed away in Banchō[4]. He died on May 30, 1934[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], samurai[8], and admiral[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,893 views/month, #6,225 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Tōgō Heihachirō's place of birth was Kajiya-chō[2].
- Tōgō Heihachirō passed away in Banchō[4].
- Tōgō Heihachirō was born on January 27, 1848[3].
- Tōgō Heihachirō died on May 30, 1934[5].
- Tōgō Heihachirō is buried at Tama Cemetery[11].
- Tōgō Heihachirō's father was Tōgō Sanetomo[12].
- A child of Tōgō Heihachirō was Hyō Tōgō[13].
- A child of Tōgō Heihachirō was Minoru Tōgō[14].
- Tōgō Heihachirō held citizenship in Japan[15].
- Japanese was Tōgō Heihachirō's native language[16].
- Tōgō Heihachirō's professions included military officer[6].
- Tōgō Heihachirō's professions included politician[7].
- Tōgō Heihachirō worked as a samurai[8].
- Tōgō Heihachirō worked as an admiral[9].
- Tōgō Heihachirō held the position of Commanders-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet[17].
- Tōgō Heihachirō held the position of member of the House of Peers[18].
- Tōgō Heihachirō held the position of Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff[19].
- Among Tōgō Heihachirō's employers was Naval War College[20].
- Tōgō Heihachirō was educated at Burney's Academy[21].
- Tōgō Heihachirō's education included a stint at Thames Nautical Training College[22].
- Tōgō Heihachirō's education included a stint at Britannia Royal Naval College[23].
- Tōgō Heihachirō received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24].
- Tōgō Heihachirō received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Tōgō Heihachirō received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26].
- Tōgō Heihachirō received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27].
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Origins and Family
Tōgō Heihachirō was born in Kajiya-chō[2]. He was born on January 27, 1848[3]. His father was Tōgō Sanetomo[12]. Japanese was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Burney's Academy[21], a preparatory school[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Thames Nautical Training College[22], a maritime college[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Britannia Royal Naval College[23], a naval academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1863[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], samurai[8], and admiral[9]. Tōgō Heihachirō was employed by Naval War College[20]. Positions held include Commanders-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet[17], a public office[35], in Empire of Japan[36]; member of the House of Peers[18], a public office[37], in Japan[38]; and Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff[19], a general staff[39], in Empire of Japan[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1875[47]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27], a grade of an order[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1876[50]; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[51], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1888[54]; and Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class[55], a grade of an order[56], in Empire of Japan[57], founded in 1890[58].
Personal Life
Children include Hyō Tōgō[13], a politician[59], 1885–1969[60], of Japan[61] and Minoru Tōgō[14], a military officer[62], 1890–1962[63], of Japan[64]. Tōgō Heihachirō was affiliated with the Kokuhonsha[65].
Death and Burial
Tōgō Heihachirō died on May 30, 1934[5]. He passed away in Banchō[4]. The cause of death was head and neck cancer[66]. Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Tōgō Heihachirō include Togo[67], a sled dog[68].
Why It Matters
Tōgō Heihachirō ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,893 views/month, #6,225 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Togo[67], a sled dog[68].
FAQs
Where was Tōgō Heihachirō born?
Tōgō Heihachirō's place of birth was Kajiya-chō[2].
Where did Tōgō Heihachirō die?
Tōgō Heihachirō passed away in Banchō[4].
Who were Tōgō Heihachirō's parents?
Tōgō Heihachirō's father was Tōgō Sanetomo[12].
What did Tōgō Heihachirō do for work?
Tōgō Heihachirō worked as military officer[6], politician[7], samurai[8], and admiral[9].
Where did Tōgō Heihachirō go to school?
Tōgō Heihachirō was educated at Burney's Academy[21], Thames Nautical Training College[22], and Britannia Royal Naval College[23].
What awards did Tōgō Heihachirō receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26], and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27].