Takeo Miki

ModernPoliticianJapan1907 — 1988

Clean government Japanese prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1907

Died

1988

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)69

Influence (20%)74

Legacy (20%)63

Leadership (15%)71

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score63.1

Takeo Miki — Complete Timeline

1974 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Takeo Miki became Prime Minister of Japan on December 9, 1974, succeeding Kakuei Tanaka. His appointment followed Tanaka's resignation amid a corruption scandal. Miki, known for his clean image, pledged to reform politics and restore public trust in the LDP.

Prime MinisterLDPJapan

Impact: national

1975 AD

Enacted the Political Funds Control LawReform◆ Major

Miki pushed through amendments to the Political Funds Control Law in 1975, increasing transparency in political donations and limiting corporate contributions. The reform was a response to the Lockheed bribery scandal and aimed to reduce corruption in Japanese politics.

Political ReformAnti-CorruptionLDP

Impact: nationalconstructive

1976 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Miki resigned as Prime Minister on December 24, 1976, after the LDP suffered losses in the general election. His reform efforts had alienated party factions, and his handling of the Lockheed scandal was criticized. He was succeeded by Takeo Fukuda.

ResignationLDPJapan

Impact: national