Ichizo Kobayashi
Japanese entrepreneur
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About Ichizo Kobayashi
After his 14 years work with Mitsui Bank, Ichizo Kobayashi established the Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Mino-o Arima Electric Railway Company) in 1907. The company is globally known for their innovations in the railway sector. As of the end of January 2022, the company had over 2,300 workers.
His love for entertainment informed his decision to establish a musical troupe known as the Takarazuka Revue in 1913. The Japanese business executive also founded a film and theatre production company in 1932 called Toho Co., Ltd.
Other works
In 1940, he was named as the Minister for Commerce and Industry. Prior to that, he worked for the Tokyo Gasu Denki Kōgyō manufacturing company. In 1951, after the Second World War, he was made the head of the newly-formed War Damage Rehabilitation Institute.
Education
He was a product of Keio University.
Trivia
In 1940, he led a team of diplomats to the then Dutch East Indies.
The Itsuō Art Museum was commissioned in 1957 in his honor.
He was sometimes referred to as Itsuō.
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F.A.Q. about Ichizo Kobayashi
When is Ichizo Kobayashi's birthday?
Ichizo Kobayashi's birthday is on January 3, 1873.
In how many days is Ichizo Kobayashi's birthday?
Ichizo Kobayashi's birthday is in 253 days
How old was Ichizo Kobayashi when he/she died?
Ichizo Kobayashi was 84 years old.
When did Ichizo Kobayashi die?
Ichizo Kobayashi died in 1957.
How old would Ichizo Kobayashi be today?
Ichizo Kobayashi would be 151 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Ichizo Kobayashi from?
Ichizo Kobayashi was born in Nirasaki, Yamanashi, Japan.