Junnosuke Inoue
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Junnosuke Inoue

Japanese central banker (1869–1932)

Junnosuke Inoue (井上 準之助, Inoue Junnosuke; May 6, 1869 – February 9, 1932) was a Japanese financier and statesman of the Taisho and Showa eras. He was the 9th and 11th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), and Minister of Finance in 1923-1924 and 1929-1931.2

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Born May 6, 1869, died Feb 9, 1932.1

About

He was assassinated during the League of Blood Incident in 1932.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Tokyo3

Career

Occupation: politician, banker, businessperson.6

  • 1927 to 1928Governor of the Bank of Japan4
  • 1927 to 1928Chair, Bank of Japan5
  • 1919 to 1923Governor of the Bank of Japan4
  • 1919 to 1923Chair, Bank of Japan5
  • Date not recordedMinister of Finance4
  • Date not recordedMember of the House of Peers4

Personal life

  • BornMay 6, 1869, Hita district7
  • DiedFeb 9, 1932, Hongō-ku8
  • CitizenshipEmpire of Japan9

Awards

  • 1931Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class10
  • 1929Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class10
  • 1919Commander of the Legion of Honour10
  • 1916Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain10