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Japanese calligrapher and political matriarch (1928–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yōko Abe (安倍 洋子, Abe Yōko), born Yōko Kishi (岸 洋子, Kishi Yōko), 11 June 1928 – 4 February 2024) was a Japanese calligrapher.
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安倍 洋子 | |
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Born | Yōko Kishi 11 June 1928 |
Died | 4 February 2024 95) Tokyo, Japan | (aged
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | Shirayuri Gakuen Senior High School |
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Born on 11 June 1928,[1] Yōko Abe was the eldest daughter of Nobusuke Kishi, the widow of Shintaro Abe , and the mother of Hironobu, Shinzo Abe, and Nobuo Kishi.[2]
Known for her calligraphy,[3] she was considered to be the "Godmother" of the Kishi-Abe family (a Japanese political family for three generations),[4] and had long been the leader of the wives of members of Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai.[5] She was called the "Godmother of the World of Politics" because she had many followers in politics.[6]
Yōko Abe died on 4 February 2024, at the age of 95.[7]