Kōki Hirota Prime minister

Kōki Hirota (廣田弘毅, Hirota Kōki, 14 February 1878 – 23 December 1948) was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Japan from 9 March 1936 to 2 February 1937. Originally his name was Jōtarō (丈太郎). He was executed for war crimes committed during World War II.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 14, 1878
Birth place	Chūō-ku Fukuoka , Empire of Japan
Date of death	December 23, 1948
Place of death	Sugamo Prison , Empire of Japan
Education	University of Tokyo