Senkichi Awaya
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Senkichi Awaya (粟屋 仙吉, Awaya Senkichi, 7 November 1893 – 6 August 1945) was a Japanese public official who was killed by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima while he was its mayor.[1] He was one of the key figures in the historic clash between the Japanese police and the Imperial Japanese Army in 1933.[2] He is also known for his Christian activity in the Nonchurch movement and his close relationship with its early leaders.[3]
Quick Facts 17th Mayor of Hiroshima, Monarch ...
Senkichi Awaya | |
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粟屋 仙吉 | |
17th Mayor of Hiroshima | |
In office 10 July 1943 – 6 August 1945 | |
Monarch | Hirohito |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Wakami Fujita |
Succeeded by | Shigetada Morishita |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-11-07)7 November 1893 Sendai, Japan |
Died | 6 August 1945(1945-08-06) (aged 51) Hiroshima, Japan |
Resting place | Tama Cemetery |
Spouse | Sachiyo Andō |
Alma mater | Imperial University of Tokyo |
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