Prince was a Japanese nobleman.

Biography

In 1932, Tokudaiji began serving as a Chamberlain for Emperor Shōwa. From 1937, he served as a Prince of the House of Peers. During World War II, he served as a

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. In 1946, he resigned as a member of the House of Peers.

Personal life

Tokudaiji was married to Yoneko Matsudaira. Their daughter Yoshiko was married to Kōshō Ōtani.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tokudaiji, Saneatsu 1889 births 1970 deaths Japanese military personnel of World War II Kannushi Kazoku Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class Tokudaiji family