Saigō Takamori
Samurai, Deceased Person
1828 – 1877
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Who was Saigō Takamori?
Saigō Takamori was one of the most influential samurai in Japanese history, living during the late Edo Period and early Meiji Era. He has been dubbed the last true samurai. He was born Saigō Kokichi, and received the given name Takamori in adulthood. He wrote poetry under the name Saigō Nanshū. His younger brother was Gensui The Marquis Saigō Tsugumichi.
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- Born
- Jan 23, 1828
Kagoshima Castle - Siblings
- Nationality
- Japan
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 24, 1877
Kagoshima
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on July 23, 2013
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