About Yoshihiro Tokugawa
Lived 1906 – 1996 (aged 89). Yoshihiro Tokugawa was a Japanese politician.
was a Japanese political figure of the mid to late 20th century. The grandson of Tokugawa Yoshikatsu, the last lord of Owari han, he served as Grand Chamberlain of Japan from 1985 to 1988, serving as the Emperor of Japan's personal adviser. Yoshihiro was famous for saving the recording of Emperor Hirohito's surrender address from destruction by army officials who wished to continue the war during the Kyūjō Incident.
He died in 1996 at the age of 89 due to respiratory failure.
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Who was Yoshihiro Tokugawa?
Japanese politician (1906-1996)
When was Yoshihiro Tokugawa born?
Yoshihiro Tokugawa was born on 7 November 1906 in Tokyo Prefecture.
When did Yoshihiro Tokugawa die?
Yoshihiro Tokugawa died on 2 February 1996.
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Yoshihiro Tokugawa was a politician.
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Yoshihiro Tokugawa was Japanese.
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