Yasuhiro Nakasone

Who was Yasuhiro Nakasone?

Yasuhiro Nakasone, a reputed name in Japanese politics, served as the Prime Minister of Japan as well as President of the Liberal Democratic Party for five years, from the year 1982 to 1987, died at the age of 101.

Death Cause and Funeral Details

The people of Japan lost one of the prominent leaders, Yasuhiro Nakasone. He died on November 29, 2019, by a natural cause on Friday at Tokyo Hospital. He died at the age of 101 and was considered as the oldest living state leader. The details on his funeral venue are yet to be announced as his family members are still mourning for the death of Yasuhiro.

Yasuhiro Nakasone: Birthday, Family, Facts

Yasuhiro was born in the year 1918, May 27, in Takasaki, Gunma, to parents Nakasone Matsugoro and Nakamura Yuku. His father was a lumber dealer while his mother was a house taker. He had five siblings, two elder brothers and sister, Kichitaro and Shoko. Moreover, he has younger brother Ryosuke; however, his other two siblings died in childhood. He completed his high school from Gunma Prefecture Takasaki High School while pursuing his higher education from Shizuoka University and The University of Tokyo.

Early Profession and Career

The political career of Yasuhiro began from 1945, where he worked as a fiery nationalist denouncing the U.S occupation, ended in 1952. No doubt, he played his part on World War II and later helped Japan move towards robust economic growth. He became the leading figure in the Liberal Democratic Party, slowly moved in the position of defense chief. Moreover, he worked at the rank of secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party before landing to the post of prime minister.

Yasuhiro Nakasone: Net Worth and Salary

During the long span career of the Yasuhiro, he has worked in various high profile jobs that helped him pursue an elegant lifestyle. His work has helped Japan stand economically strong after World War II, for which fellow citizens of Japan appreciate him. According to various sources, he has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Yasuhiro Nakasone: Married, Wife, Kids

Yasuhiro was a married man and tied a matrimonial relationship with  Tsutako Nakasone in the year 1945. The wife of Yasuhiro died in 2012. From his wife, he has three children, two daughters and one son, Hirofumi Nakasone. Apart from this, no info is available regarding his family life.

Yasuhiro Nakasone: Height, Weight, Body Measurements

The height of Yasuhiro was 5 feet 8 inches with average body weight. He has a slim body and a healthy lifestyle, which helped him live a longer life. Similarly, he had white hair with black eyes.

Social Media Profiles

Tight schedule and busy lifestyle led Yasuhiro to pursue a lifestyle free of social media. He hasn’t created any accounts on social streams, including Instagram as well as Twitter.