About Eigo Fukai
Lived 1871 – 1945 (aged 73). Eigo Fukai was a Japanese banker, economist, politician and author.
was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 13th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Early life Fukai was born in Gumma Prefecture.
Career Fukai was the aide to Takahashi Korekiyo, who was responsible for negotiating war loans to pay for Japan's participation in the Russo-Japanese War.
Fukui was part of the Japanese delegation at the Versailles Peace Conference in 1919. He was a special appointee of the Foreign Office at the Washington Conference on Limitation of Armament in 1921. Fukui was also a Japanese delegate at the London Economic Conference in 1933.
Fukai was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 4, 1935 – February 9, 1937. His promotion came after seven years as Deputy Governor.
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Who was Eigo Fukai?
Japanese businessman (1871–1945)
When was Eigo Fukai born?
Eigo Fukai was born on 31 December 1871 in Takasaki.
When did Eigo Fukai die?
Eigo Fukai died on 21 October 1945.
What was Eigo Fukai's occupation?
Eigo Fukai was a banker, economist, politician and author.
What nationality was Eigo Fukai?
Eigo Fukai was Japanese.
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