Tokugawa Yoshihiro

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In this Japanese name, the family name is Tokugawa.

Tokugawa Yoshihiro (徳川義寛 Tokugawa Yoshihiro?); (November 7, 1906-February 2, 1996) was a Japanese political figure of the mid to late 20th century. The grandson of Tokugawa Yoshikatsu, the last lord of Owari han, he served as chamberlain during World War II. Yoshihiro was famous for saving the recording of Emperor Hirohito's surrender address from destruction by army officials who wished to continue the war.

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