Yamaguchi Motomi
Japanese general (1846–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Japanese name, the surname is Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi Motomi (山口素臣, Yamaguchi Motomi, June 8, 1846 – August 7, 1904) was a Japanese Samurai and an Imperial Japanese Army general who participated in the First Sino-Japanese War and the Boxer Rebellion. Nicknamed as the Warlord of Warlords, he was known for his extensive campaigns and service as he was a recipient of the Order of the Golden Kite.
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Quick Facts Yamaguchi Motomi山口素臣 Senior Third Rank, Nickname(s) ...
Yamaguchi Motomi 山口素臣 | |
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Nickname(s) | "Warlord of warlords" |
Born | (1846-06-08)June 8, 1846 Hagi, Nagato, Chōshū Domain, Japan |
Died | August 7, 1904(1904-08-07) (aged 58)[1] Location Unknown |
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Allegiance | Chōshū Domain Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Rank | General (Rikugun-Taishō) |
Unit | 5th Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of the Golden Kite Grand Cordon of the Order of the Asahi Order of Orange-Nassau Order of Leopold Order of the Double Dragon Legion of Honor Order of St. Anna Order of the Iron Crown |
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