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Ōkubo Toshimichi (大久保 利通) (26 September 1830 – 14 May 1878) was a Japanese statesman and one of the Three Great Nobles regarded as the main founders of modern Japan. Ōkubo was a samurai of the Satsuma Domain and joined the movement to overthrow the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate during the Bakumatsu period.
Ōkubo Toshimichi was a Japanese politician and one of the samurai leaders who in 1868 overthrew the Tokugawa family, which had ruled Japan for 264 years, and restored the government of the emperor. After the Meiji Restoration he spent much of his career helping to establish Japan as a progressive.
Dec 4, 2011 · Okubo Toshimichi (大久保利通 (1830-1878) was a Japanese statesman and one of the Satsuma samurai who supported the Meiji Restoration . He is commonly regarded as the progressive driving force behind the new Meiji state, despite his authoritarian and often opportunist style of government.
Mar 23, 2011 · Ōkubo Toshimichi (1830–1878) emerged as the dominant figure of the Meiji oligarchy in November 1873. He retained that uneasy position until his death under his assassins' swords on May 14, 1878.
Aug 27, 2020 · Ôkubo Toshimichi, a samurai originally from Satsuma han, was one of the three top planners and organizers of the Meiji Restoration, along with Kido Takayoshi and Saigô Takamori. After the overthrow of the shogunate, he became the head of the Home Ministry, and took charge of a great many affairs associated with running the new "modern" state.
Learn about the life and achievements of OKUBO Toshimichi, a statesman and leader of the Meiji Restoration. Find his publications and related information on the National Diet Library's website.
Okubo Toshimichi: His Political and Economic Policies in Early Meiji Japan. SIDNEY DEVERE BROWN. OKUBO Toshimichi (I830-i878) emerged as the dominant figure of the Meiji oligarchy in November I873. He retained that uneasy position until his death. under his assassins' swords on May I4, I878.
