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Takashi Sakai, Japanese general and politician, Governor of Hong Kong (born 1887)

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Takashi Sakai

Japanese officer, war criminal 1887–1946

Takashi Sakai was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, known for his role as Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation.
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Governor of Hong Kong

Head of the Hong Kong Government during British rule

The governor of Hong Kong was the representative of the British Crown in Hong Kong from 1843 to 1997. In this capacity, the governor was president of the Executive Council and commander-in-chief of the British Forces Overseas Hong Kong. The governor's roles were defined in the…
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