Yoshihiro Tokugawa
Politician, Deceased Person
1906 – 1996
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Who was Yoshihiro Tokugawa?
Yoshihiro Tokugawa 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 .
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- Born
- Nov 7, 1906
- Also known as
- Tokugawa Yoshihiro
- Nationality
- Japan
- Profession
- Died
- Feb 2, 1996
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on July 23, 2013
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