Namba Daisuke

Namba Daisuke (November 7, 1899 - November 15, 1924), Japanese student.

Related Topics:
November 7 - 1899 - November 15 - 1924 - Japanese

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On December 27, 1923, Namba Daisuke tried to assassinate the Prince Regent Hirohito.

Related Topics:
December 27 - 1923 - Hirohito

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His father, a Member of the Imperial Diet, until his son's act forced him to resign, and his married sister exiled themselves to Java in order to escape the scorn which Namba, has called down upon the family.

Related Topics:
Imperial Diet - Java

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In November 1924 Daisuke was found guilty at an extraordinary session of the Supreme Court and hanged.

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When Chief Justice Yokota of the Supreme Court condemned Namba to be hung, Namba defiantly yelled back: "Long live the Communist Party of Japan!"

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The family reportly change their name to "Kurokawa".

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