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Also Known As Saionji Kinmochi • Kōshaku Saionji Kimmochi
Born December 7, 1849 • Kyōto • Japan
Died November 24, 1940 (aged 90) • Japan • (Anniversary in 3 days)
Title / Office genro (1915-1940), Japan • prime minister (1911-1912), Japan • prime minister (1906-1908), Japan
Political Affiliation Rikken Seiyūkai
Role In Meiji Restoration

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