84th Prime Minister of Japan (1937-2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keizō Obuchi (小渕 恵三, Obuchi Keizō, 25 June 1937 – 14 May 2000) was a Japanese politician. He served in the House of Representatives for twelve terms. He became the 84th Prime Minister of Japan from 30 July 1998 to 5 April 2000. His political career ended when he suffered a serious stroke and slipped into a coma.[1]
Keizō Obuchi | |
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小渕 恵三 | |
Prime Minister of Japan | |
In office 30 July 1998 – 5 April 2000 | |
Monarch | Akihito |
Preceded by | Ryutaro Hashimoto |
Succeeded by | Mikio Aoki (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Nakanojō, Japan | 25 June 1937
Died | 14 May 2000 62) Tokyo, Japan | (aged
Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Chizuko Ono |
Children | Yūko Obuchi 1 son 1 daughter |
Alma mater | Waseda University |
His daughter, Yūko Obuchi, is a member of the House of Representatives.
Obuchi died on 14 May 2000 at the age of 62 in Tokyo from complications of a stroke.
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