Sakuma Shōzan

Scholar and politician in Japan

Sakuma Shōzan - Scholar and politician in Japan
Born

1811
214 years ago

Died

August 12th, 1864
160 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Japan

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A prominent scholar and politician, contributed to the modernization efforts in Japan during the late Edo period. Advocated for Western learning and technology, promoting education reform and military enhancement. Engaged in political discourse, aligning with progressive forces that sought to strengthen Japan amidst foreign pressures. His works emphasized the importance of adopting foreign knowledge while preserving Japanese culture.

Promoted Western learning in Japan

Influenced military modernization

Contributed to educational reforms

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