Kishichirō Ōkura
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Kishichirō Ōkura

Japanese businessman (1882–1963)

Baron Kishichiro Okura (大倉 喜七郎, Ōkura Kishichirō; June 16, 1882 – February 2, 1963) was a Japanese entrepreneur and hotelier.2

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Born Jun 16, 1882, died Feb 2, 1963.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedKeio University3
  • Date not recordedTrinity College3
  • Date not recordedUniversity of Cambridge3

Career

Occupation: politician, businessperson, racing automobile driver, inventor, art collector.7

  • Date not recordedFounded The Okura Tokyo4
  • Date not recordedFounded Hotel Okura5
  • Date not recordedMember of the House of Peers6

Known for: Okraulo.8

Personal life

  • BornJun 16, 1882, Tokyo Prefecture9
  • DiedFeb 2, 1963, Tokyo10
  • CitizenshipJapan, Empire of Japan11

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class12