Kiichirō Hiranuma

Kiichirō Hiranuma

September 28, 1867 – August 22, 1952

Kiichirō Hiranuma (1867–1952) was a Japanese lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan in 1939, resigning later that same year. He rose to prominence as a prosecutor and official in the Ministry of Justice, served as Minister of Justice, and became president of the Privy Council before becoming prime minister.

Offices held

Jan 5, 1939 – Aug 30, 1939
Preceded by
Fumimaro Konoe
Succeeded by
Nobuyuki Abe

Timeline

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