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Kichisaburō Nomura

1877-12-16 – 1964-05-08

Portrait of Kichisaburō Nomura
Vice Admiral Kichisaburō Nomura, Imperial Japanese NavyCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Kichisaburō Nomura (野村 吉三郎, Nomura Kichisaburō; December 16, 1877 – May 8, 1964) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and was the ambassador to the United States at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Occupation & Career

politician, diplomat, military officer, teacher

Education

Imperial Japanese Naval Academy

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class; Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau · Navy Distinguished Service Medal · Officer of the Legion of Honour · Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class · Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain · Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class · Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class · Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class

Employer

Imperial Japanese Naval Academy

Education & Institutions

Imperial Japanese Naval Academy

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q116127 — wikidata View source

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