Shigenori Tōgō
Japanese politician, war criminal (1882–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shigenori Tōgō (東郷 茂徳, Tōgō Shigenori, 10 December 1882 – 23 July 1950) was Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of Japan at both the start and the end of the Axis–Allied conflict during World War II. He also served as Minister of Colonial Affairs in 1941, and assumed the same position, renamed the Minister for Greater East Asia, in 1945.[1]
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The native form of this personal name is Tōgō Shigenori. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Quick Facts Minister for Foreign Affairs, Preceded by ...
Shigenori Togo 東郷茂徳 | |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
In office October 1941 – September 1942 | |
Preceded by | Teijirō Toyoda |
Succeeded by | Hideki Tojo |
Personal details | |
Born | Shigenori Boku (朴 茂徳, Boku Shigenori) (1882-12-10)December 10, 1882 Hioki, Kagoshima, Empire of Japan |
Died | July 23, 1950(1950-07-23) (aged 67) Sugamo Prison, Tokyo, Occupied Japan |
Occupation | Diplomat, Politician, Cabinet Minister |
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