Kantaro Suzuki

ModernGeneralJapan1868 — 1948

Last Japanese PM of WWII, survived assassination attempt.

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Quick Facts

Born

1868

Died

1948

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score44.3

Kantaro Suzuki — Complete Timeline

1936 AD

Survived Assassination AttemptPolitical Action◆ Major

During the February 26 Incident, a coup attempt by young Imperial Japanese Army officers, Suzuki was shot multiple times by the rebels at his home. He survived the attack, though he was seriously wounded.

February 26 IncidentCoupAssassination

Impact: nationaltragic

1945 AD

Became Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Suzuki was appointed Prime Minister of Japan in April 1945, during the final months of World War II. He led the government that ultimately decided to accept the Potsdam Declaration and surrender to the Allies.

World War IIPrime MinisterSurrender

Impact: global

Announced Japan's SurrenderPolitical Action

As Prime Minister, Suzuki oversaw the decision to surrender after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. He announced Japan's acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration on August 15, 1945.

World War IISurrenderPotsdam Declaration

Impact: global