About Rokuzō Sugiyama
Lived 1890 – 1947 (aged 57). Rokuzō Sugiyama was a Japanese military personnel.
Sugiyama rose to vice admiral on November 15, 1940. On July 5, 1941, Sugiyama was appointed Commander-in-chief of the IJN 3rd Fleet.
Following the start of the Pacific War, on January 3, 1942, Sugiyama accepted the post of commander in chief of the IJN 3rd Expeditionary Fleet. However, in December 1942, he returned to a shore position with the Naval Shipbuilding Command, of which he became Commandant from April 15, 1943, to November 4, 1944. He was subsequently commander of the Sasebo Naval District until the end of the war.
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Who was Rokuzō Sugiyama?
Japanese admiral (1890-1947)
When was Rokuzō Sugiyama born?
Rokuzō Sugiyama was born on 4 January 1890 in Tokyo.
When did Rokuzō Sugiyama die?
Rokuzō Sugiyama died on 6 June 1947 in Tokyo.
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Rokuzō Sugiyama was a military personnel.
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Rokuzō Sugiyama was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rokuzō Sugiyama. https://biography.guide/rokuzo-sugiyama/
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