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Takasugi Shinsaku
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Takasugi Shinsaku (高杉 晋作, 27 September 1839 – 17 May 1867) was a samurai from the Chōshū Domain of Japan who contributed significantly to the Meiji Restoration. He used several aliases to hide his activities from the Tokugawa shogunate.
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Takasugi.
Quick Facts Senior Fourth Rank, Native name ...
Senior Fourth Rank Takasugi Shinsaku | |
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Native name | 高杉 晋作 |
Other name(s) |
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Nickname(s) | Tōgyō |
Born | (1839-09-27)September 27, 1839 Hagi, Chōshū Domain, Japan |
Died | May 17, 1867(1867-05-17) (aged 27) Shinchi-cho, Shimonoseki, Chōshū Domain, Japan |
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Allegiance | Chōshū Domain |
Rank | Shoshi’i (正四位, Senior Fourth Rank) |
Commands held | Kiheitai |
Battles/wars | Shimonoseki Campaign First Chōshū expedition Second Chōshū expedition |
Memorials | Yasukuni Shrine Tōgyō-an[1] |
Spouse(s) |
O-Uno (1863–1867) |
Children | Takasugi Toichi [jp] (son) |
Relations | Takasugi Kochuta (father) Michi (mother) Takasugi Tomo (sister) Takasugi Sachi (sister) Takasugi Mei (sister) |
Website | Song of "Takasugi Shinsaku" by Haruo Minami |
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