Jiichirō Matsumoto
Jiichirō Matsumoto | |
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松本 治一郎 | |
Matsumoto in 1954 | |
| Vice-President of the House of Councillors | |
| In office 20 May 1947 – 24 February 1949 | |
| President | Tsuneo Matsudaira |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Kisaku Matsushima |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1936–1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1887 Chikushi District, Japan (now part of Fukuoka, Japan) |
| Died | 22 November 1966 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Japan Socialist Party |
| Other political affiliations |
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Jiichirō Matsumoto (松本 治一郎, Matsumoto Jiichirō; 18 June 1887 – 22 November 1966) was a Japanese politician, businessman, and leader of the Burakumin liberation movement. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Matsumoto led the Burakumin liberation movement during its activity, earning himself the title "Father of the Buraku Liberation" from the Buraku Liberation League.