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Yōsuke Matsuoka

Japanese politician (1880-1946) · Japan · On the map · Politicians · Died at 66

Yōsuke Matsuoka was a Japanese diplomat and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Empire of Japan during the early stages of World War II. He is best known for his defiant speech at the League of Nations in February 1933, ending Japan's participation in the organization.

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Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice1941

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He was also one of the architects of the Tripartite Pact and the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact in the years immediately prior to the outbreak of war.

Country
Japan
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1946 · aged 66