Okuma Shigenobu

Okuma Shigenobu (???? ?kuma Shigenobu 16 February 1838?10 January 1922) was a Japanese politician and the 8th (June 30 1898?November 8 1898) and 17th (April 16 1914?October 9 1916) Prime Minister of Japan. One of the most popular statesmen in Japanese history, Okuma was also an early advocate of Western science and culture in Japan, and founded Waseda University.

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16 February - 1838 - 10 January - 1922 - Japan - Politician - June 30 - 1898 - November 8 - April 16 - 1914 - October 9 - 1916 - Prime Minister of Japan - Waseda University

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