Kōtarō Tanaka

Japanese jurist and politician

Kōtarō Tanaka - Japanese jurist and politician
Born

October 25th, 1890
134 years ago

Died

1974
51 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

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Served as a prominent judge and legislator in Japan. Contributed to the development of Japanese judicial procedures and influenced the interpretation of legal matters during the post-war era. Played a significant role in the formation of various legal frameworks that aligned with democratic principles.

Served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan

Authored influential legal texts on Japanese law

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