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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