Chikuhei Nakajima
Chikuhei Nakajima 中島 知久平 | |
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Chikuhei Nakajima | |
| Born | January 1, 1884 Nitta District, Gunma, Empire of Japan |
| Died | October 29, 1949 (aged 65) Mitaka, Tokyo, Allied-occupied Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, naval architect, naval officer, politician |
Chikuhei Nakajima (中島 知久平, Nakajima Chikuhei, January 1, 1884 – October 29, 1949), was a Japanese businessman, naval engineer, naval officer, and politician who was most notable for having founded Nakajima Aircraft Company in 1917, a major supplier of airplanes in the Empire of Japan. He also served as a cabinet minister.