Shinzō Abe Age, Wiki and Bio

Shinzō Abe

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityJapanese
Date of Birth21/09/1954
Age65 years (died on 16, Sep, 2020)
BirthplaceTokyo, Japan
Date of Death16/09/2020

Bio/Wiki

Political PartyLiberal Democratic Party

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Seikei Elementary School, Musashino, Japan
  • Seikei Junior High School, Musashino, Japan
  • Seikei Senior High School, Musashino, Japan
College/University
  • Seikei University, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
  • The University of Southern California's School of Public Policy, Los Angeles & Sacramento, California, USA
Educational QualificationA Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Seikei University in 1977. Studied Public Policy at the University of Southern California's School of Public Policy for 3 semesters

Personal Life

ReligionShinto
HobbiesReading, Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseAkie Matsuzaki aka 'Akky'
Marriage Date1987
ChildrenNone

Family

FatherShintaro Abe (Politician)
MotherYoko Kishi (Politician)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Hironobu (Politician, Elder)
  • Nobuo Kishi (Politician)
SisterNone

Career

Political Journey
  • 1993: Elected to Japan's House of Representatives
  • 1999: Director of the Committee on Health and Welfare and Director of LDP's Social Affairs Division
  • 2000-2003: Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary of LDP
  • 2005-2006: Chief Cabinet Secretary of LDP
  • 2006: Became Prime Minister of Japan for the first time
  • 2007: Announced resignation
  • 2012: Won run-off election for leadership of LDP and again elected Prime Minister by the Japanese Parliament
  • 2017: Swept to victory in a snap election
  • 2020: Resigned as the Prime Minister of Japan for health reasons

Favourites

Food
  • Korean BBQ
  • Ramen
  • Ice Cream
  • Watermelon
  • Miso Soup with Clams
ActorGirls

Some Lesser Known Facts

He holds the record as the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history, serving from December 26, 2012, to September 16, 2020.
He was born in Tokyo to a politically notable family.
His family roots are in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
He was the first Japanese Prime Minister born after World War II.
He made history as the first foreign leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower.