Sakuma Shōzan
Scholar and politician in Japan
Born
1811
214 years ago
Died
August 12th, 1864
161 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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