Sohei Miyashita
Japanese politician, Minister of Defense
Born
November 10th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2013
11 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Served as a prominent political figure in Japan, particularly in the role of Minister of Defense. Contributed to discussions on national security and defense policies during a transformative period in Japanese politics. Actively participated in legislative processes and engaged with international defense matters.
Served as Minister of Defense from 1986 to 1987
Participated in the development of Japan's defense strategies
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