Saionji Kimmochi: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Kōshaku Saionji Kimmochi • Saionji Kinmochi
Born	December 7, 1849 • Kyōto • Japan
Died	November 24, 1940 (aged 90) • Japan
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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