Tsuneo Matsudaira
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Tsuneo Matsudaira (松平 恒雄, Matsudaira Tsuneo, April 17, 1877 – November 14, 1949) was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as the first President of the House of Councillors from 1947 to 1949. He previously served as Ambassador to the United States from 1924 to 1928, to Britain from 1929 to 1936, and Minister of the Imperial Household from 1936 to 1945.
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Tsuneo Matsudaira | |
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President of the House of Councillors | |
In office 1947–1949 | |
Preceded by | Iemasa Tokugawa (as President of the House of Peers) |
Succeeded by | Naotake Satō |
Personal details | |
Born | (1877-04-17)April 17, 1877 Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Died | November 14, 1949(1949-11-14) (aged 72) Tokyo, Allied-Occupied Japan |
Spouse | Nobuko Nabeshima |
Children | Setsuko, Princess Chichibu Matsudaira Ichiro |
Parent | Matsudaira Katamori (father) |
Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
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