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Maejima Hisoka

Japanese politician (1835-1919) · Japan · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Baron Maejima Hisoka , born Ueno Fusagorō , was a Japanese statesman, politician, and businessman in Meiji-period Japan. Maejima founded the Japanese postal service, and is known as Yūbin Seido no Chichi (郵便制度の父), or "Father of the Postal System".

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Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class

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Country
Japan
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1835 to 1919 · aged 84