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Hiranuma Kiichiro

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Hiranuma Kiichirō (平沼 騏一郎 September 28, 1867 - August 22, 1952) was a Japanese politician and the 35th Prime Minister from January 5, 1939 - August 30, 1939.

He was born in Okayama prefecture.

Preceded by:
Konoe Fumimaro
Prime ministers of Japan Succeeded by:
Abe Nobuyuki