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Sadao Iguchi

1899 – 1980

Japanese diplomat

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Lived 1899 – 1980 (aged 80). Sadao Iguchi was a Japanese diplomat.

was a Japanese diplomat who served as ambassador to Canada and ambassador to the United States.

Education Iguchi attended Hitotsubashi University, before joining the Foreign Ministry .He was educated in the United Kingdom,

Diplomatic career Iguchi worked in the Japanese Consulate in New York City from 1933 until 1935, when he became Japanese consul in Chicago. He served as a counsellor in the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. during the interwar period. He was removed from government during the occupation of Japan. He took up the post in March 1954. In this position, he stressed the importance of free trade for Japan to keep it from falling into Communist hands during the Cold War.

Personal life Iguchi was married to a daughter of Kenkichi Yoshizawa, and had a son, Takeo, who also served as diplomat. He died in Tokyo on May 27, 1980 after suffering from pneumonia.

Selected writing Title Time of publication Journal Volume (Issue) Page range Unique identifier Notes "The Place of Japan in a Resurgent Asia" Jul 1954 The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 294 8–13

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Education
University of Oxford, Hitotsubashi University
Positions held
Ambassador of Japan to the United States, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, Ambassador

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sadao Iguchi?

Japanese diplomat (1899-1980)

When was Sadao Iguchi born?

Sadao Iguchi was born on 18 October 1899.

When did Sadao Iguchi die?

Sadao Iguchi died on 27 May 1980.

What was Sadao Iguchi's occupation?

Sadao Iguchi was a diplomat.

What nationality was Sadao Iguchi?

Sadao Iguchi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sadao Iguchi

· Wikidata: Q6144681

· DBpedia: Sadao Iguchi

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