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COMMANDER // 1852–1912

Emperor Meiji

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Lifespan

1852 – 1912

186018701880189019001910Boshin War · 1868-1869Battle of Hakodate — December 4, 1868 · Japan · Boshin WarBattle of Hokuetsu — March 29, 1868 · Satsuma Domain · Boshin WarBattle of Ueno — July 4, 1868 · Satsuma · Boshin WarBattle of Utsunomiya Castle — May 10, 1868 · Imperial Court · Boshin War

Active service 1868 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 16.

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Emperor Meiji was Emperor of Japan from 30 January 1867 until his death in 1912. The Meiji Restoration proclaimed the Empire of Japan in 1868, beginning the Meiji era. During his reign, Japan transformed from a feudal state under the Tokugawa shogunate into a major imperial power.

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Battles (4)

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