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Saburō Ōkita
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| 大来 佐武郎 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 November 1979 – 17 July 1980 |
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| Prime Minister | Masayoshi Ōhira, Masayoshi Itō (Acting PM) |
| Preceded by | Sunao Sonoda |
| Succeeded by | Masayoshi Itō |
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| Born | 3 November 1914 Dalian, Kwantung Leased Territory |
| Died | 9 February 1993 (aged 78) Tokyo |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Nagoya University(Ph.D.) Tokyo Imperial University(B.A.) |
Saburō Ōkita (大来 佐武郎 Ōkita Saburō) was an important Japanese economist and politician. He was born on November 3, 1914, and passed away on February 9, 1993. He even served as Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs for a short time, from November 1979 to July 1980.
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Who Was Saburō Ōkita?
Saburō Ōkita was a very smart person who studied economics. An economist is someone who studies how money, goods, and services are made and used. He also became a politician, which means he helped lead the country.
Early Life and Education
Saburō Ōkita was born in a city called Dalian. This city was part of the Kwantung Leased Territory at the time. He went to college at the University of Tokyo. Later, he earned a special degree called a Ph.D. from Nagoya University.
Becoming a Leader
Ōkita worked in different government roles. He was known for his ideas about how countries could grow their economies. He believed in working with other countries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
From November 1979 to July 1980, Saburō Ōkita held a very important job. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Japan. This role is like being the chief diplomat for a country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs helps manage how Japan interacts with other countries around the world.
His Legacy
Saburō Ōkita was recognized for his work in economics and international relations. He received awards for his efforts to promote peace and understanding. He helped Japan connect with the rest of the world.
See also
You can also find information about Saburō Ōkita in Spanish here: Saburō Ōkita for kids
