Saigo Takamori
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General Saigo Takamori 西郷隆盛 (7 Dec 1827JOS / 23 Jan 1828GC - 24 Sept 1877) was a Japanese politician, military officer.
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History
| date | rank | title | job |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 1827 | born | ||
| 17 Jan 1868 | Deputy Secretary, Navy and Army office | ||
| 14 Feb 1868 | Staff, Eastern Expedition | ||
| 7 May 1868 | Government assistant advisor | ||
| 28 Jul 1870 | Assistant Governor, Kagoshima clan | ||
| 10 Dec 1870 | Assistant Governor / Councillor, Kagoshima clan | ||
| 25 Jun 1871 | Cabinet minister | ||
| 19 Jul 1872 | Field Marshal | Commander, Guard Force | |
| 10 May 1873 | General | Cabinet minister / Commander, Guard Force | |
| 24 Oct 1873 | resigned | ||
| 25 Feb 1877 | discharged | ||
| 24 Sept 1877 | committed suicide (49) | ||
| 11 Feb 1889 | pardon | ||
| 3 Jun 1902 | Marquis |
relatives
siblings
- younger brother: Admiral of the Fleet Marquis Saigo Tsugumichi 西郷従道 (1843-1902)
- cousin: Field Marshal Duke Oyama Iwao 大山巌 (1842-1916)
descendants
- m. Marquis Saigo Torataro 西郷寅太郎
- m. Saigo Kikujiro 西郷菊次郎
- m. Saigo Umajiro 西郷午次郎
| military assignment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Yamagata Aritomo |
Commander, Guard Force 20 Jul 1872 - 24 Oct 1873 |
Succeeded by Yamagata Aritomo |
