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Prime Minister of Japan (1937–1939; 1940–1941)

For the 76th Emperor also known as Emperor Konoe, see Emperor Konoe.

The native form of this personal name is Konoe Fumimaro. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

PrinceFumimaro Konoe (近衞 文麿, Konoe Fumimaro, 12 October 1891 – 16 December 1945) was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1937 to 1939 and from 1940 to 1941.

He presided over the Japanese invasion of China in 1937 and breakdown in relations with the United States, which shortly after his tenure culminated in Japan's entry into World War II. Konoe played a central role in transforming Japan into a totalitarian state by pushing through the State General Mobilization Law and by establishing the Imperial Rule Assistance Association while dissolving all other political parties.

Born in Tokyo to a prominent aristocratic family, Konoe graduated from Kyoto University and took up his father's se Konoe Fumimaro : a political biography - WorldCat.org GUXA