Sosuke Uno

ModernPoliticianJapan1922 — ?

Shortest-serving Japanese PM post-war, 69 days.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)33

Total Score35.0

Sosuke Uno — Complete Timeline

1989 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Sosuke Uno was appointed Prime Minister of Japan in June 1989, succeeding Noboru Takeshita. His tenure was brief, lasting only 69 days, due to a sex scandal and political turmoil.

PremiershipGovernment Leadership

Impact: national

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Sosuke Uno resigned as Prime Minister in August 1989 after a sex scandal involving a geisha was revealed. His resignation made him the shortest-serving post-war Japanese prime minister, lasting only 69 days.

ResignationPolitical Scandal

Impact: nationaldestructive