Biography of Takeshita Noboru

Noboru Takeshita (* 26. February 1924 in Kakeya; † 19. June 2000 in Kitasato Institute Hospital) was a 74th Prime Minister of Japan. He was 76 years old. He was married to Naoko Takeshita. He studied at Waseda University. His faith was Buddhism. His awards include Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, honorary doctor of the Renmin University of China and Order of the Chrysanthemum. His cause of death was respiratory failure.