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Masatoshi Yokota

1899 – 1984

Japanese judge

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About Masatoshi Yokota

Lived 1899 – 1984 (aged 85). Masatoshi Yokota was a Japanese judge.

Masatoshi Yokota (; January 11, 1899 – July 1, 1984) was the 4th Chief Justice of Japan (1966–1969). He was born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. He graduated from the University of Tokyo. He was a recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun. He was a practitioner of kendo.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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 Masatoshi Yokota's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Masatoshi Yokota?

Japanese judge (1899-1984)

When was Masatoshi Yokota born?

Masatoshi Yokota was born on 11 January 1899 in Hakodate.

When did Masatoshi Yokota die?

Masatoshi Yokota died on 1 July 1984.

What was Masatoshi Yokota's occupation?

Masatoshi Yokota was a judge.

What nationality was Masatoshi Yokota?

Masatoshi Yokota was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masatoshi Yokota

· Wikidata: Q11543391

· DBpedia: Masatoshi Yokota

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