About Ekizō Fujibayashi
Lived 1907 – 2007 (aged 99). Ekizō Fujibayashi was a Japanese lawyer and judge.
was the 7th Chief Justice of Japan (1976–1977) and a recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun.
He was born in Kyoto Prefecture and graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1931. Early in his career, he worked as a corporate attorney; he was the first practicing attorney to become Chief Justice of Japan. He returned to law practice in 1977 following his resignation.
Fujibayashi was a non-denominational Christian and followed the non-church movement.
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Who was Ekizō Fujibayashi?
Japanese lawyer
When was Ekizō Fujibayashi born?
Ekizō Fujibayashi was born on 26 August 1907 in Kyoto Prefecture.
When did Ekizō Fujibayashi die?
Ekizō Fujibayashi died on 24 April 2007.
What was Ekizō Fujibayashi's occupation?
Ekizō Fujibayashi was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Ekizō Fujibayashi?
Ekizō Fujibayashi was Japanese.
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