Michiaki Koga

Marquess Michiaki Koga (久我 通顕; October 23, 1903 – November 10, 1982) was a Japanese politician who served in the House of Peers. He was the father of actress Yoshiko Kuga.

Early life and education

Koga was born on October 23, 1903, the eldest son of Marquess Tsunemichi Koga, a member of the House of Peers,[1] and Masa (née Kitō).[2] The Koga family were former kugyō. He succeeded his father as marquess in 1936. He graduated from Kokugakuin University having studied Japanese literature.[1] He worked as a teacher of Japanese before World War II.[3]

Career

Koga served in the House of Peers as a marquess.[1]

In 1943, he became a commissioner for the Home Ministry and became the president of Post Modern Commerce and Art Association.[4]

Personal life

Koga married his wife Yoshie Shinozaki. They had the eldest son Tomomichi in 1926, and eldest daughter Yoshiko in 1931.[1]

Death

Koga died on November 10, 1982, aged 79.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Jinji Koushinjo (1937). Jinji Koushinroku, 11th ed. Upper. Jinji Koushinjo. p. 119.
  2. ^ Jinji Koushinjo (1925). Jinji Koushinroku, 7th ed. Jinji Koushinjo. p. 57.
  3. ^ Weekly Yomiuri Editorial Department (1987). Nihon no Meika. Yomiuri Shimbun. p. 244.
  4. ^ Jinji Koushinjo (1961). Jinji Koushinroku, 21st ed. Upper. Jinji Koushinjo. p. 92.
  5. ^ House of Representatives, House of Councillors (1990). Gikaiseido Hyakunenshi - Kizokuin・Sangiin Giin Meikan. Printing Bureau of the Ministry of Finance. p. 16.
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