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Nishikubo Hiromichi

1863 – 1930

Japanese politician

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About Nishikubo Hiromichi

Lived 1863 – 1930 (aged 67). Nishikubo Hiromichi was a Japanese politician and swordfighter.

was a Japanese bureaucrat, politician, and kendo master, who served as Governor of Fukushima Prefecture (1910–1913), Director-General of the Hokkaido Agency (1914–1915), Superintendent-General of the Metropolitan Police (1915–1916), Mayor of Tokyo (1926–1927), and a member of the House of Peers (1916–1930).

Early life Hiromichi Nishikubo was born in 1863 in Nabeshima Village, Saga District, Hizen Province (now part of Saga, Saga Prefecture).

He was the eldest son of a lower-ranking samurai family from Nabeshima Village. He later studied law, attending the Ministry of Justice Law School and completing his higher legal studies in Tokyo before entering government service in the 1890s.

Honours

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Important facts

Born
30 June 1863, Nabeshima
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 July 1930, Yawata
Occupation
Politician, swordfighter
Nationality
Empire of Japan
Positions held
Member of the House of Peers, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture
Awards
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class; Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class; Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class; Taishō Enthronement Commemorative Medal; First Census in the Empire of Japan; Capital Rehabilitation Commemorative Medal
Also known as
Hiromichi Nishikubo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nishikubo Hiromichi?

Japanese politician (1863-1930)

When was Nishikubo Hiromichi born?

Nishikubo Hiromichi was born on 30 June 1863 in Nabeshima.

When did Nishikubo Hiromichi die?

Nishikubo Hiromichi died on 8 July 1930 in Yawata.

What was Nishikubo Hiromichi's occupation?

Nishikubo Hiromichi was a politician and swordfighter.

What nationality was Nishikubo Hiromichi?

Nishikubo Hiromichi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nishikubo Hiromichi

· Wikidata: Q11627139

· DBpedia: Nishikubo Hiromichi

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