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Hisashi Owada

Japanese diplomat · Japan · On the map · Politicians · Born 1932 · age 94

Hisashi Owada is a Japanese jurist, diplomat and professor of law. He served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from 6 February 2003 until 7 June 2018, and was president of the court from 2009 to 2012. He is the father of Empress Masako and the father-in-law of the reigning Emperor of Japan, Naruhito.

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Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen
Honorary Doctor of Waseda University
Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Japan
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
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Born 1932 · age 94