Kōichi Kido
Japanese statesman (1889–1977)
Died aged 87CancerJapan
Biography
Marquess Kōichi Kido (木戸 幸一, Kido Kōichi) (July 18, 1889 – April 6, 1977) was a Japanese statesman who served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan from 1940 to 1945, and was the closest advisor to emperor Hirohito throughout World War II. He was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment, of which he served 6 years before being released in 1953.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan
- member of the House of Peers
- department chief
- Minister of Education
- health minister
- Minister of Home Affairs
Family
- Children
- Kazuko Inoue
- Parents
- Kido TakamasaSueko Yamao
- Siblings
- Koroku Wada
Awards & honours (5)
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class
Quick answers about Kōichi Kido
- How old was Kōichi Kido?
- Kōichi Kido died on April 6, 1977 at the age of 87.
- When is Kōichi Kido's birthday?
- Kōichi Kido was born on July 18, 1889.
- Where was Kōichi Kido born?
- Kōichi Kido was born in Akasaka-ku.
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- Kōichi Kido's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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- Kōichi Kido is a citizen of Japan, Empire of Japan.
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- How many children did Kōichi Kido have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Kōichi Kido.
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