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Chōbyō Yara

1902-12-13 – 1997-02-14

Portrait of Chōbyō Yara
Chobyo YaraCredit: USCAR(United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands)

Life & Legacy

Chobyo Yara (屋良 朝苗, Yara Chōbyō; 13 December 1902 – 14 February 1997) was a Japanese politician. He served as the Chief Executive of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands (1968–1972) and Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (1972–1976). He graduated from Hiroshima Higher Normal School (now Hiroshima University).

Occupation & Career

politician, teacher

Education

Hiroshima University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Hiroshima University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4522153 — wikidata View source

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