About Hisaakira Hijikata
Lived 1870 – 1942 (aged 71). Hisaakira Hijikata was a Japanese banker and politician.
was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 12th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Early life Hijikata was born in Mie Prefecture.
Career In 1897, Hijikata was a BOJ trainee along with Junnosuke Inoue. Both young men were sent by the bank to learn about British banking practices in London.
In 1918, Hijikata was named head of the Industrial Bank of Japan.
Hijikata was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 12, 1928 through June 4, 1935. During his tenure, financial difficulties in Europe and the suspension of the gold standard by the United Kingdom affected Japan; and the situation was exacerbated by the "Manchurian disturbance".
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Who was Hisaakira Hijikata?
Japanese banker (1870-1942)
When was Hisaakira Hijikata born?
Hisaakira Hijikata was born on 8 October 1870 in Tokyo.
When did Hisaakira Hijikata die?
Hisaakira Hijikata died on 25 August 1942 in Tokyo City.
What was Hisaakira Hijikata's occupation?
Hisaakira Hijikata was a banker and politician.
What nationality was Hisaakira Hijikata?
Hisaakira Hijikata was Japanese.
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