Togo Heihachiro

T?g? Heihachir? (?? ??? T?g? Heihachir?, January 27 1848 - 30 May 1934) was a Japanese admiral and one of Japan's greatest naval heroes. He was called 'the Nelson of the East'.

Later life

Later, Togo was Chief of the Naval General Staff and was made a Count. He also was a member of the Supreme War Council.

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In 1913 Togo received the honorific title of Fleet Admiral.

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From 1914 to 1924, he was then put in charge of the education of Prince Hirohito, the future Showa Emperor.

Related Topics:
Hirohito - Showa

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In 1940, shortly after his death, Togo Shrine was built in Harajuku, Tokyo in dedication to Togo Heihachiro. There he is celebrated as a shinto kami. There is another Togo shrine at Tsuyazaki, Fukuoka.

Related Topics:
1940 - Togo Shrine - Harajuku - Tokyo - Shinto - Kami - Tsuyazaki, Fukuoka

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In 1906 He was made a Member of the British Order of Merit by King Edward VII.

Related Topics:
1906 - Order of Merit - King Edward VII

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