Naruhiko, Prince Higashikuni was a member of the Japanese imperial family and general of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) who served as the prime minister of Japan from 17 August 1945 until his resignation two months later on 9 October. He is the only member of the Japanese imperial family to head a cabinet, and Japan's shortest-serving prime minister, serving for only 54 days.

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Occupation: politician, military personnel
Position held: Prime Minister of Japan, member of the House of Peers, Ministry of the Army
Citizenship: Japan
Born: December 3, 1887

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Naruhiko Higashikuni

Japanese prince (1887-1990)

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About Naruhiko Higashikuni

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Occupation: politician, military personnel
Position held: Prime Minister of Japan, member of the House of Peers, Ministry of the Army
Citizenship: Japan
Born: December 3, 1887

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January 20, 1990

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