Sir Arthur Henry Hugh Cortazzi, GCMG (2 May 1924 – 14 August 2018) 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 (1980–84), President of the Asiatic Society of Japan (1982–1983) and Chairman of the Japan Society of London (1985–95).
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2 May 1924 Sedbergh, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Died |
14 August 2018 (aged 94) Westminster, London, England
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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