COMMANDER // 1857–1937
Uryū Sotokichi
Lifespan
1857 – 1937
Active service 1904 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 47.
Profile
Baron Uryū Sotokichi was an early admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, active in the Russo-Japanese War, most notably at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay and the Battle of Tsushima. His name has sometimes been transliterated as "Uriu Sotokichi", or "Uriu Sotokitchi", a transliteration of older kana spelling. The spelling is different by current accepted methods of transliteration, but the pronunciation is the same as the modern spelling for Uryū (うりゅう). He was a lifelong proponent of better ties with the United States.
Battles (1)
1904
Battle of Chemulpo BayRusso-Japanese War · Empire of Japan