Hugh Fraser

Hugh Fraser (February 22, 1837– June 4, 1894) headed the British Legation in Tokyo as Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary in the final stages of the negotiations which led to the signing on July 16 1894 of the revised treaty (called the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation) between Britain and Japan. This replaced the 'unequal treaty' signed by Lord Elgin in 1858 and led to the abolition of extraterritoriality in Japan in 1899. Thus was Japan freed from the semi-colonial status imposed by the unequal treaties signed with foreign countries.

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February 22 - 1837 - June 4 - 1894 - British - Legation - Tokyo - Minister Plenipotentiary - July 16 - Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation - Britain - Japan - Lord Elgin - 1858 - Extraterritoriality - 1899

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