Hiranuma Kiichirō

Japanese Prime Minister and lawyer

Hiranuma Kiichirō - Japanese Prime Minister and lawyer
Born

September 28th, 1867
157 years ago

Died

1952
73 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

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Served as the 35th Prime Minister of Japan from 1939 to 1940. Had a legal background, contributing to various legal reforms during the Taishō and Shōwa eras. Played a crucial role in national politics during a turbulent period in Japanese history.

Served as Prime Minister from 1939 to 1940

Contributed to legal reforms in Japan

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