Hugh Cortazzi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hugh Cortazzi

British diplomat

Date of Birth: 02-May-1924

Place of Birth: Sedbergh, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Aug-2018

Profession: diplomat, translator

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Sir Arthur Henry Hugh Cortazzi, (2 May 1924 – 14 August 2018) was a British diplomat.
He was also a distinguished international businessman, academic, author and prominent Japanologist.
He was Ambassador from the United Kingdom to Japan (1980–84), President of the Asiatic Society of Japan (1982–1983) and Chairman of the Japan Society of London (1985–95).