Saigō Takamori
Deceased Q310462

Saigō Takamori

samurai of the Satsuma domain, supreme commander of Japanese army, one of the three great nobles who led the Meiji Restoration (1828-1877)

Born: January 23, 1828 (1828) · Kajiya-chō
Died: September 24, 1877 (1877) · Yamashita-chō
Age at death: 49 years
Cause of death: gunshot wound
Manner of death: assisted suicide
Nationality Japan
Occupation politician, military personnel, samurai, bushi
Employer Satsuma Domain
Position held daisanji
Gender male

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