Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Masayoshi Matsukata Biography and Timeline

Follow Masayoshi Matsukata through 2 dated historical records for Japan.

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Masayoshi Matsukata, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1897–1897Years on this page

1897

26 March 1897

Currency Act

Minister of Finance · Tokyo · Government / Government of Japan

The Currency Act authorises a gold standard funded partly by Chinese indemnity payments.

Role range: 1896-1898

1 October 1897

Gold Standard

Prime Minister of Japan · Tokyo · Government / Government of Japan

Japan implements the gold standard and defines the yen by a fixed gold content.

Role range: 1896-1898

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