Hideki Tojo
Japanese general and politician (1884–1948).
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Hideki Tojo was a Japanese general and politician. Born on 30 December 1884 in Kōjimachi-ku, Tojo died on 23 December 1948 in Sugamo Prison at the age of 63.
Positions held include Ministry of the Army (1940–1944), Prime Minister of Japan (1941–1944) and Minister of Home Affairs (1941–1942). Notable works include Following the issuance of the Imperial edict of declaration of war and wills of Hideki Tojo. Tojo studied at Imperial Japanese Army Academy and Army War College. Honours include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class, among 15 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 87 languages, Hideki Tojo is No. 2,223 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 December 1884, Kōjimachi-ku
- Died
- 23 December 1948, Sugamo Prison (aged 63)
- Country
- Japan
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, military officer
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Taisei Yokusankai
- Education
- Imperial Japanese Army Academy, Army War College
- Languages
- Japanese
- Children
- 7
- Wikipedia editions
- 87
Did you know
Was 56 when first ministry of the Army (1940).
Lived to 63.
Shares a birthday with LeBron James and Titus.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Kōjimachi-ku, with Fumimaro Konoe.
Has a Wikipedia article in 87 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1940–1944Ministry of the Army
- 1941–1944Prime Minister of Japan
- 1941–1942Minister of Home Affairs
- 1942Minister for Foreign Affairs
- 1943Minister of Agriculture and Commerce of Japan
- 1943–1944Ministry of Munitions
- 1943Ministry of Education, Science Sports and Culture
- 1944Imperial Japanese Army General Staff Office
Connections
- FatherHidenori Tōjō
- MotherChitose Tōjō
- SpouseKatsuko Tōjō
- ChildTeruo Tōjō
- ChildToshio Tōjō
- ChildMakie Tōjō
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class1906
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class1913
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class1920
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class1928
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class1937
- Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class1940
- Order of the Golden Kite1940
- Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1942
- Order of the German Eagle
- Order of Chula Chom Klao
- Order of the White Elephant
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- Military Medal of Honor
- Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal
- Japanese Red Cross Society Silver Merit Medal
Notable works
- Following the issuance of the Imperial edict of declaration of war
- Wills of Hideki Tojo
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