Fumimaro Konoe Prime minister

Prince Fumimaro Konoe (近衛文麿, Konoe Fumimaro, often Konoye, 12 October 1891 – 16 December 1945) was a Japanese politician in the Empire of Japan who served as the 34th, 38th and 39th Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Imperial Rule Assistance Association. He was Prime Minister in the lead-up to Japan entering World War II.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 12, 1891
Birth place	Tokyo , Empire of Japan
Date of death	December 16, 1945
Place of death	Tokyo , Occupation of Japan

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Politician

monarch	Hirohito
office	Leader of the Imperial Rule Assistance Association
other party	Independent (politician)
party	Imperial Rule Assistance Association
successor	Hiranuma Kiichirō Hideki Tojo