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Kiichi Aichi

1907-10-10 – 1973-11-23

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Japanese Foreign Minister Aichi Kiichi in 1971Credit: Rogers Photo Archives

Life & Legacy

Kiichi Aichi (愛知 揆一, Aichi Kiichi; 10 October 1907 – 23 November 1973) was a Japanese politician and cabinet minister in post-war Japan. He held several cabinet-level positions throughout his career, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Finance and Minister of Education. He notably negotiated and signed the Okinawa Reversion Agreement with the United States on behalf of then Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō in 1971.

Occupation & Career

diplomat, politician, teacher

Education

University of Tokyo

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit; Order of the Leader; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit; Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross; Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martin

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit · Grand Cross of the Order of Merit · Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martin · Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross · Order of the Leader · Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class

Employer

Toyo Gakuen University

Education & Institutions

University of Tokyo

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q403684 — wikidata View source

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