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COMMANDER // 1828–1877

Saigō Takamori

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Lifespan

1828 – 1877

18301840185018601870Boshin War · 1868-1869Battle of Toba-Fushimi — January 31, 1868 · Satsuma Domain · Boshin WarBattle of Ueno — July 4, 1868 · Satsuma · Boshin War

Active service 1868 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 40.

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Saigō Takamori was a Japanese samurai and politician who was one of the most influential figures in Japanese history. He played a key role in the Meiji Restoration, which overthrew the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868, and subsequently served in the new Meiji government. However, he later became disillusioned with the direction of the new regime and led the Satsuma Rebellion against it in 1877, in which he was killed.

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Battles (2)

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