Masayoshi Ito
In this Japanese name, the family name is "Itō".
| Masayoshi Ito 伊東 正義 | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Japan Acting | |
| In office 12 June 1980 – 17 July 1980 | |
| Monarch | Shōwa |
| Preceded by | Masayoshi Ōhira |
| Succeeded by | Zenko Suzuki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1913 Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 21 May 1994 (aged 80) Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
Masayoshi Ito (伊東 正義 Itō Masayoshi, 15 December 1913 – 21 May 1994) was a Japanese political figure. He served as acting prime minister of Japan in 1980 after the sudden death of Masayoshi Ōhira. He then served as foreign minister of Japan from 1980 to 1981.
Early life
Ito was born on 15 December 1913 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima.
Career
Ito served as Foreign Minister from July 1980 to May 1981 in the cabinet of Zenko Suzuki.[1]
Death
Ito died on 21 May 1994.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Masayoshi Ito, 80, Japanese Politician". The New York Times. 21 May 1994. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Saburo Ōkita |
Minister of Foreign Affairs 1980–1981 |
Succeeded by Sunao Sonoda |
| Preceded by Masayoshi Ōhira |
Prime Minister of Japan Acting 1980 |
Succeeded by Zenko Suzuki |
| Preceded by Takeo Fukuda |
Deputy Prime Minister of Japan 1980 |
Succeeded by Shin Kanemaru |
| Preceded by Rokusuke Tanaka |
Chief Cabinet Secretary 1979–1980 |
Succeeded by Kiichi Miyazawa |
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