Eisaku sato biography
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Eisaku sato biography
Eisaku Sato
| Nobel Peace Prize, 1974, shared with Sean MacBride Date of Birth: 07.03.1901 Country: Japan |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Entry into Politics and Rise to Power
- Political Scandals and Recovery
- Premiership
- Nobel Peace Prize and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Eisaku Satō, born in Tabuse, Yamaguchi, was the youngest of three sons to Hidesuke Satō, a former government official and amateur poet who operated a liquor business.
One of his brothers, Ichirō, became an admiral, while two others, Eisaku and Nobusuke, served as prime ministers of Japan.
After graduating from Kuni Elementary School in Tabuse and Kumamoto High School, Satō enrolled in Tokyo Imperial University and studied German law.
Upon graduating with a law degree in 1924, he initially sought employment in the Ministry of Finance but was placed in the Ministry of Railways. In 1926, Satō married his cousin, Hiroko Satō, and had two sons.
Satō's abilities were recognized during his service,