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Hugh Cortazzi

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Gender Male
Death6 years ago
Date of birth May 2,1924
Zodiac sign Taurus
Born Sedbergh
United Kingdom
Years of service1943–1947
Rank Flying officer
Service/branch Royal Air Force
Education University of London
University of St Andrews
BooksKipling's Japan
Isles of gold
The Japanese Achievement
DiedWestminster
London
United Kingdom
Date of died August 14,2018
Previous positionBritish Ambassador to Japan (1980–1984)
Children 3
Awards Order of St Michael and St George
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Date of Upd.
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Hugh Cortazzi Life story


Sir Arthur Henry Hugh Cortazzi, GCMG was a British diplomat. He was also a distinguished international businessman, academic, author and prominent Japanologist. He was Ambassador from the United Kingdom to Japan, President of the Asiatic Society of Japan and Chairman of the Japan Society of London.

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