Kiichi Miyazawa

78th Prime Minister of Japan

Kiichi Miyazawa - 78th Prime Minister of Japan
Born

October 8th, 1919
105 years ago

Died

June 28th, 2007
17 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

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Served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1992. Held various ministerial positions including Minister of Finance and Minister for International Trade and Industry. Contributed to Japan's economic policy during a challenging period. Promoted economic reforms and was involved in international diplomacy.

Served as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1992

Held ministerial roles including Finance Minister

Facilitated economic reforms during tenure

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