Baron Senshū Suetaka (千秋 季隆; October 10, 1875 – May 12, 1941) was a Japanese nobleman, politician, businessman and educator. He served as Director of Office of Japanese Classics Research and was a member of the House of Peers. He was also a director of Bisan Bank and Owari Savings Bank, and a professor at Gakushuin University.
Senshū Suetaka | |
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千秋 季隆 | |
 Baron Senshū Suetaka in 1937 | |
| Member of the House of Peers | |
| In office July 10, 1904 – May 12, 1941 | |
| Director of Office of Japanese Classics Research | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1875 Atsuta, Aichi District, Aichi Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 12 May 1941 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Kōseikai |
| Spouse(s) | Ano Naruko Noda Han |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
Life edit
Senshū was born on October 10, 1875, in Atsuta, Aichi District, Aichi Prefecture (present-day Atsuta, Nagoya), the second son of Senshū Suetomi, the High Priest of Atsuta Shrine.[1][2][3] Following the death of his elder brother Sueyoshi, he became heir apparent to his father in 1877.[1][3] In 1884, he conferred peerage as Baron.[1][3][4]
Senshū studied Japanese literature at the Tokyo Imperial University, graduating in 1900. He was a lecturer at Kokugakuin University and Waseda University before becoming a professor at Gakushuin University (Peers' School). He was also a special editor for Tokyo Imperial University Library's book catalog.[2][3][5]
He served as Director of Office of Japanese Classics Research and councilor of the Institute of Divinities. He was also a member of the Religious Institutions Inspection Council and the Shinto Shrine Inspection Council.[2][3][5]
In the business world, he served as a director of Bisan Bank and Owari Savings Bank, as well as inspector of Kumgangsan Electric Railway.[2][3]
On July 10, 1904, Senshū was elected to the House of Peers as a baron.[6][7] He was a member of the Kōseikai,[5] and stayed in office until his death.[5][8] Senshū was awarded the court rank of Junior Fourth Rank on December 26, 1908.[9]
Family edit
- First wife: Senshū Naruko (daughter of Viscount Ano Sanemitsu)[1]
- Second wife: Senshū Han (daughter of Noda Yūjirō)[1]
- Daughter: Takaoka Mikiko (wife of Viscount Takaoka Kazusue, mother of Viscount Sueaki Takaoka)[1]
- Adopted son: Senshū Suetaka (biological son of Baron Kitakawahara Kimiumi)[1]
Publications edit
- Senshū Suetaka, Akabori Matajirō (1901). Heike Monogatari: Kokubun Kōyō. Tōkyō Senmongakkō Shuppanbu.
- Senshū Suetaka, Okada Masayoshi (1906). Nara-jidai Bunpan. Dainippon Tosho.
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kasumi Kaikan 1996, p. 790.
- ^ a b c d Jinja Shinpo 1986, p. 180.
- ^ a b c d e f Jinji Koshinsho 1940, p. セ26.
- ^ Ministry of the Treasury 1884, p. 1.
- ^ a b c d e House of Representatives 1990, p. 75.
- ^ Secretariat of the House of Peers 1947, p. 14.
- ^ Ministry of the Treasury 1904, p. 1.
- ^ Secretariat of the House of Peers 1947, p. 50.
- ^ Ministry of the Treasury 1908, at 叙任及辞令.
References edit
- Kasumi Kaikan (1996). Heisei Shinshu Kyukazoku Kakeitaisei, Jokan. Yoshikawa Kobunkan. ISBN 978-4642036702.
- Jinja Shinpo (1986). Shinto Jinmei Jiten. Jinja Shinpo. ISBN 978-4915265563.
- Jinji Koshinsho (1940). Jinji Koshinroku Volume 1. Jinji Koshinsho. doi:10.11501/779810.
- House of Representatives, House of Councillors (1990). Gikaiseido Hyakunenshi - Kizokuin・Sangiingiin Meikan. National Printing Bureau. ISBN 978-4-17-164811-7.
- Ministry of the Treasury (1884). Kanpō Issue 308. National Printing Bureau.
- Secretariat of the House of Peers (1947). Kizokuin Yoran (December 1946, Zotei edition). Secretariat of the House of Peers. doi:10.11501/1653722.
- Ministry of the Treasury (1904). Kanpō Issue 6324. National Printing Bureau.
- Ministry of the Treasury (1908). Kanpō Issue 7653. National Printing Bureau.