Matsudaira Tsuneo
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- In this Japanese name, the family name is Matsudaira.
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 Tsuneo Matsudaira |
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| In office 1947 – 1949 |
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| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Naotake Satō |
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| Born | April 17, 1877 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | November 14, 1949 (aged 72) Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Nobuko Nabeshima |
Tsuneo Matsudaira (松平恒雄 Matsudaira Tsuneo?) (April 17, 1877-November 14, 1949) was a Japanese diplomat of the 20th century. The son of Matsudaira Katamori of Aizu, Tsuneo served as Japanese ambassador to the United States and Britain, and later as head of the Imperial Household Agency. Tsuneo was also the father of Matsudaira Setsuko, the wife of Prince Chichibu. His tenure as head of the Imperial Household Agency ended in resignation, after he took responsibility for part of the Imperial Palace burning in the American firebombing of Tokyo.
After the Second World War, Tsuneo served as the first head of the new House of Councillors.
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President of the House of Councillors 1947-1949 |
Succeeded by Naotake Satō |
[edit] References
- (Japanese)Japanese Wiki article on Tsuneo
- Timeline of Tsuneo's life
- Chichibu, Princess Setsuko. The Silver Drum.
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