Saigō Jūdō

Junior First Rank
Marshal-Admiral Marquess
Saigō Jūdō
西郷 従道
General and Marshal Admiral The Marquis Saigō Jūdō
Minister of the Imperial Navy
Empire of Japan
In office
22 December 1885 – 17 May 1890
MonarchMeiji
Prime Minister
Preceded byKabayama Sukenori
Succeeded byKabayama Sukenori
In office
11 March 1893 – 8 November 1898
Prime Minister
Preceded byNire Kagenori
Succeeded byYamamoto Gonnohyōe
Personal details
Born
Saigō Ryūsuke (西郷 隆興)

(1843-06-01)1 June 1843
Kagoshima, Satsuma, Japan
Died18 July 1902(1902-07-18) (aged 59)
Tokyo, Empire of Japan
Resting placeTama Cemetery, Fuchū, Tokyo.
SpouseSaigō Kiyoko
Relations
  • Saigō Kichibei (father)
  • Shiihara Masa (mother)
  • Saigō Takamori (brother)
  • Saigō Kichijirō (brother)
  • Saigō Kobei (brother)
  • Ichiki Koto (sister)
  • Saigō Taka (sister)
  • Saigō Yasu (sister)
Children7 sons, 4 daughters
NicknameShingō
Military service
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Branch/service
Years of service1869–1902
Rank Lieutenant General (1869-1894)

Admiral (1894–1898)

Marshal Admiral (1898–1902)
Battles/wars

Saigō Jūdō (西郷 従道; also read Saigō Tsugumichi) (1 June 1843 – 18 July 1902) was a Japanese politician and admiral in the Meiji period.

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