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Masao Okahara

1909 – 1994

8th Chief Justice of Japan

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About Masao Okahara

Lived 1909 – 1994 (aged 85). Masao Okahara was a Japanese prosecutor, judge and jurist.

Masao Okahara (; April 1, 1909 – July 14, 1994) was the 8th Chief Justice of Japan (1977–1979). He was graduate of the University of Tokyo. He was a recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Tokyo
Positions held
Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan, Chief Justice of Japan
Awards
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Masao Okahara's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Masao Okahara?

8th Chief Justice of Japan

When was Masao Okahara born?

Masao Okahara was born on 1 April 1909 in Iwate Prefecture.

When did Masao Okahara die?

Masao Okahara died on 14 July 1994.

What was Masao Okahara's occupation?

Masao Okahara was a prosecutor, judge and jurist.

What nationality was Masao Okahara?

Masao Okahara was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masao Okahara

· Wikidata: Q11471983

· DBpedia: Masao Okahara

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