Katsura Tarō
Japanese politician and Prime Minister
Born
January 4th, 1848
177 years ago
Died
October 10th, 1913
111 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1848, this individual served as the 6th Prime Minister of Japan during a period of significant political change. The political career included multiple terms as Prime Minister, notably from 1901 to 1906 and 1912 to 1914. The leadership focused on modernizing Japan in the wake of the Meiji Restoration and navigating international relations during a time of great upheaval. This figure also held various military positions, contributing to the establishment of Japan's military infrastructure.
Served as Prime Minister during the Russo-Japanese War
Oversaw Japan's military reforms and modernization
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