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Hiroharu Katō

1870 – 1939

Japanese military personnel

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About Hiroharu Katō

Lived 1870 – 1939 (aged 68). Hiroharu Katō was a Japanese military personnel.

Imperial Japanese Court Ranks Eighth Rank (16 April 1894) Junior Sixth Rank (20 May 1903) Sixth Rank (30 November 1906) Fourth Rank (31 July 1923) Third Rank (16 September 1929) Junior Second Rank (1 October 1934) Second Rank (9 February 1939)

Awards Order of the Rising Sun, 6th class with Silver Rays (18 November 1895) Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class, Gold Rays with Rosette (29 November 1904) Memory of the Prince's visit to Korea Medal (18 April 1909) Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, Gold and Silver Star (26 September 1918) Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Officer (3 December 1920) Order of the Crown of Romania, Grand Officer (3 December 1920) Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon with Golden Rays (28 December 1929) Set of Golden Cups with Chrysanthemum crest (4 November 1935) Légion d'honneur of French Third Republic, Grand-officier (20 August 1936)

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Important facts

Born
26 October 1870, Fukui
Birth century
19th century
Died
9 April 1939, Atami
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Empire of Japan
Education
Imperial Japanese Naval Academy
Employers
Naval War College
Awards
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class; Order of the Golden Kite, 3rd Class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania); Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class; Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Order of the Crown of Italy
Also known as
Hiroharu Kato, Hiroharu Katou, Kanji Kato

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hiroharu Katō?

Japanese military personnel (1870-1939)

When was Hiroharu Katō born?

Hiroharu Katō was born on 26 October 1870 in Fukui.

When did Hiroharu Katō die?

Hiroharu Katō died on 9 April 1939 in Atami.

What was Hiroharu Katō's occupation?

Hiroharu Katō was a military personnel.

What nationality was Hiroharu Katō?

Hiroharu Katō was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hiroharu Katō

· Wikidata: Q11399158

· DBpedia: Katō Kanji

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