Matthew C. Perry
American naval commander and diplomat
Born
April 10th, 1794
230 years ago
Died
March 4th, 1858
167 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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A naval commander and diplomat from the United States, conducted the first significant expedition to Japan in the mid-19th century. The mission aimed to establish diplomatic relations and trade with Japan, which had been isolated for over 200 years. Commanded a fleet of warships, known as the 'Black Ships', and successfully negotiated the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, which opened Japan to American trade. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Japan's modernization and interaction with the Western world.
Negotiated the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854
Led the East India Squadron
Commanded naval operations in the Pacific
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