Shūnin Kagao Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Shūnin Kagao (1901-1977) was a noted Shingon Buddhist monk active during the Showa period. He is recognized as 'the Father of Montenlupa' for his role as a chaplain at the New Bilibid Prison in the Philippines, where he advocated for the clemency of Japanese war criminals. He composed the song 'Ah, Montenlupa no Yoru wa Fukete' which gained popularity and contributed to the release of Japanese war criminals in the early 1950s. He later delivered talks on peace and received an honor for his contributions to Japan-Philippines friendship.

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January 5, 1901 Facts

Generation Group

Shūnin Kagao belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa District, Ochiai Town

Place of Death: Okayama Prefecture, Ihara City

Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage

Educated At: Kyoto University of Shingon Buddhism

Occupation: Buddhist monk

Employers: New Bilibid Prison (Philippines), Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin

Awards Received: Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.