Inejirō Asanuma
Japanese politician (1898–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Inejiro Asanuma (浅沼 稲次郎, Asanuma Inejirō, 27 December 1898 – 12 October 1960) was a Japanese politician. He was leader of the Japan Socialist Party. Asanuma was a supporter of socialism in post-war Japan. He supported the People's Republic of China (PRC) and criticized the United States.
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Inejirō Asanuma 浅沼 稲次郎 | |
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1st General Secretary of the Japan Socialist Party | |
In office 13 October 1955 – 23 March 1960 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Jōtarō Kawakami |
3rd Chairman of the Japan Socialist Party | |
In office 23 March 1960 – 12 October 1960 | |
Preceded by | Suzuki Mosaburō |
Succeeded by | Jōtarō Kawakami |
Member of the Japanese House of Representatives from Tokyo 1st district | |
In office 11 April 1946 – 12 October 1960 | |
In office 21 February 1936 – 30 April 1942 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-12-27)27 December 1898 Miyake-jima, Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Died | 12 October 1960(1960-10-12) (aged 61) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |
Cause of death | Assassination (stab wound) |
Resting place | Tama Cemetery, Tokyo, Japan |
Political party | Japan Socialist Party |
Alma mater | Waseda University |
Occupation | Politician |
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Asanuma was assassinated with a short sword by far-right activist Otoya Yamaguchi while speaking in a televised political debate in Tokyo. His violent death was seen on national television.[1][2]