Admiral
Appointed Admiral
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Kantaro Suzuki Biography and Timeline
Follow Kantaro Suzuki through 6 dated historical records for Japan.
Kantaro Suzuki, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1923–1945Years on this page
1923
1945
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Role range: 1945-1945
Result of Surrender of Japan
Hirohito's intervention breaks the leadership deadlock and commits Japan to surrender.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1945-1945
Supreme Council Deadlock
Suzuki supports ending the war while the Supreme Council remains divided over acceptance of the Potsdam terms.
Role range: 1939-1945
Surrender of Japan
The Supreme Council is deadlocked on the question of surrender. Suzuki approaches Hirohito who tells him Japan should surrender
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1945-1945
Resignation after Surrender
Suzuki resigns as prime minister after the imperial broadcast announces Japan's acceptance of surrender.
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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