About Yamashita Tsune
Lived 1899 – 1987 (aged 88). Yamashita Tsune was a Japanese businessperson and politician.
Tsuko Yamashita (; 5 January 1899 – 12 July 1987) was a Japanese educator and politician. She was one of the first group of women elected to the House of Representatives in 1946.
Biography Yamashita was born in Kumamoto in 1899. She was educated at Nara Girls' Higher Normal School, Following the elections Yamashita joined the Japan Socialist Party. She lost her seat in the 1947 elections and ran unsuccessfully in the 1956 House of Councillors elections. She died in 1987.
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Who was Yamashita Tsune?
Japanese politician (1899-1987)
When was Yamashita Tsune born?
Yamashita Tsune was born on 5 January 1899 in Kumamoto.
When did Yamashita Tsune die?
Yamashita Tsune died on 12 July 1987.
What was Yamashita Tsune's occupation?
Yamashita Tsune was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was Yamashita Tsune?
Yamashita Tsune was Japanese.
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