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MATSUURA, Kōichirō

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Japanese diplomat and ninth Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1999-2009 Was born 29 September 1937 in Ebara Ward, Tokyo, Japan. He is the son of Seiichi Matsuura, office employee, and Kiyoko Matsuya. On 24 March 1967 he married Takako Kirikae, with whom he had two sons. Entry in IO BIO, Biographical Dictionary of Secretaries-General of International Organizations.

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