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Hidejirō Ōnogi

1895 – 1966

Japanese politician

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About Hidejirō Ōnogi

Lived 1895 – 1966 (aged 70). Hidejirō Ōnogi was a Japanese politician.

was a politician of the Liberal Party, representing Kyoto in the House of Councillors for four consecutive terms.

Early life and education Born in Yamashina (now Yamashina Ward), Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto in 1895, he attended the Ritsumeikan University Economics Department but left before graduating to serve as president of .

Political career He was elected to the House of Councillors in 1947, a seat he won four times. During his tenure as a councilor, Ōnogi served as Deputy Agent to the signing of the Treaty of San Francisco, Chairman of the LDP in the House of Councillors, the first President of the LDP (Kyoto Branch), and Minister of State in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Yoshida cabinets.

Ōnogi's private residence, a State Guest House built to entertain foreign dignitaries is now a wedding venue and French restaurant, managed by the Ōnogi family in the Yamashina Ward of Kyoto.

Later life Ōnogi served as Chairman of the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was active directing a number of shrines and temples, such as Kurama-dera, Chion-in, Myōshin-ji and Sennyū-ji. He was active in the education industry, serving as Director of Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Ritsumeikan University
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Member of the House of Peers, Member of the House of Councillors
Also known as
Hidejiro Onogi, Hidejirou Ounogi

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hidejirō Ōnogi's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hidejirō Ōnogi?

Japanese politician

When was Hidejirō Ōnogi born?

Hidejirō Ōnogi was born on 25 November 1895 in Yamashina-ku.

When did Hidejirō Ōnogi die?

Hidejirō Ōnogi died on 4 March 1966.

What was Hidejirō Ōnogi's occupation?

Hidejirō Ōnogi was a politician.

What nationality was Hidejirō Ōnogi?

Hidejirō Ōnogi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hidejirō Ōnogi

· Wikidata: Q11439633

· DBpedia: Ōnogi Hidejirō

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