MI
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Japanese politician
Gender:
Male
Places:
Work field:
Birth:
15 December 1913(Aizuwakamatsu, Japan)
Death:
21 May 1994(Tokyo, Japan)
Star sign:
Education:
Graduate School for Law and Politics, the University of Tokyo
Saitama University
The details
Biography
Introduction
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.
Death
Ito died on 21 May 1994.