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Kido Takayoshi
Japanese politician during the late Tokugawa shogunate and Meiji Restoration. Date of Birth: 11.08.1833 Country: Japan |
Content:
- Biography of Kido Takayoshi
- Early Life and Education
- Meiji Restoration and Political Career
- Later Years and Legacy
Biography of Kido Takayoshi
Kido Takayoshi was a Japanese politician during the late Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Restoration.
He was a samurai from the Tosa domain, a monarchist, and a disciple of Yoshida Shoin.
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He was one of the authors of the Five Charter Oath and initiated land and administrative reforms aimed at eliminating the federal structure of Japan and creating a powerful unitary empire. Takayoshi served as the vice envoy of the Japanese government mission (1871-1873), led by Tomomi Iwakura, which traveled to Russia, America, and Europe to study Western experiences.
He also served as the 2nd Minister of Culture (January 25 - May 13, 1874) and the 2nd Minister of Internal Affairs of Japan (F