Saigō Jūdō
Japanese politician and admiral (1843-1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saigō Jūdō (西郷 従道, also read Saigō Tsugumichi) (1 June 1843 – 18 July 1902) was a Japanese politician and admiral in the Meiji period.[2]
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Saigō Jūdō 西郷 従道 | |
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Minister of the Imperial Navy Empire of Japan | |
In office 22 December 1885 – 17 May 1890 | |
Monarch | Meiji |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Kabayama Sukenori |
Succeeded by | Kabayama Sukenori |
In office 11 March 1893 – 8 November 1898 | |
Prime Minister |
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Preceded by | Nire Kagenori |
Succeeded by | Yamamoto Gonnohyōe |
Personal details | |
Born | Saigō Ryūsuke (西郷 隆興) (1843-06-01)1 June 1843 Kagoshima, Satsuma, Japan |
Died | 18 July 1902(1902-07-18) (aged 59) [1] Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Resting place | Tama Cemetery, Fuchū, Tokyo. |
Spouse | Saigō Kiyoko |
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Children | 7 sons, 4 daughters |
Nickname | Shingō |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1869–1902 |
Rank | Lieutenant General (1869-1894)
Admiral (1894–1898) Marshal Admiral (1898–1902) |
Battles/wars | |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Saigō.