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Kawada Koichirō (川田 小一郎, October 4, 1836 – November 7, 1896) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 3rd Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). He was created a Baron; and he was a member of Japan's House of Peers.
Kawada Koichiro 川田小一郎 | |
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3rd Governor of the Bank of Japan | |
In office September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896 | |
Monarch | Meiji |
Prime Minister | Kuroda Kiyotaka Sanjō Sanetomi Yamagata Aritomo Matsukata Masayoshi Itō Hirobumi |
Preceded by | Tomita Tetsunosuke |
Succeeded by | Iwasaki Yanosuke |
Kawada was born in Kōchi Prefecture.[1]
Kawada's career was closely associated with Iwasaki Yatarō, the founder of Mitsubishi;[2] and he was a key figure in the development of Mitsubishi's management structure.[3] He also played a key role in the early years of Nippon Yusen (NYK).[4]
Kawada was Governor of the Bank of Japan from September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896.[5]
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