Succession
Succeeds as Crown Prince of Japan
Role range: 1860-1867
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Mutsuhito Biography and Timeline
Follow Mutsuhito through 26 dated historical records for Japan.
Mutsuhito, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
26Distinct records
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1860–1910Years on this page
1860
1867
Resignation of the Shogun
The shogun resigns which leads the way to the restoration of the Emperor
Role range: 1867-1912
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 122nd Emperor
Role range: 1867-1912
1868
Battle of Tayezian
The Shoguns troops make their last stand in a Tokyo temple
Role range: 1867-1912
Capital
Moves the Japanes capital to Tokyo
Role range: 1867-1912
Coronation
Crowned Emperor of Japan
Role range: 1867-1912
Restoration
Proclaims the Meiji Restoration, Japan has "submitted to rule by the Emperor"
Role range: 1867-1912
1871
Clans
The fiefs of great clans are surrendered
Role range: 1867-1912
1873
Christian Law
Anti-Christian Laws are repealed
Role range: 1867-1912
Reform of Calendar
Introduces the Gregorian Calender
Role range: 1867-1912
1874
Invasion of Taiwan
The Japanese withdraw after payment from China. The Japanese invade Taiwan
Role range: 1867-1912
1877
Rebellion of to the Satsuma
Puts an end to the Satsuma Rebellion
Role range: 1867-1912
Rebellion of to the Satsuma
Puts an end to the Satsuma Rebellion
Role range: 1867-1912
1878
Constitution of Japan
Establishment of Provincial Parliaments
Role range: 1867-1912
1879
Capture of Ryukyu Islands
The Japanese capture the Ryukyu Islands from China
1894
Declaration of War
Japan declares war against China
Role range: 1867-1912
1895
Independence of Japan
Under the Treaty of Shimonoseki Korea is granted its independence
Role range: 1867-1912
Independence of Korea
Under the Treaty of Shimonoseki Korea is granted its independence
Role range: 1867-1912
Rule of Taiwan
Inder the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Taiwans is ceded by China to Japan
Role range: 1867-1912
Treaty of Shimonoseki
Taiwan is ceded to Japan & China opened to Japanese investment. Korea becomes independent, China pays Japan a large indemnity
Role range: 1867-1912
1905
Rule of Korea
Under the Treaty of Portsmouth Korea is recognized as Japans sphere of influence
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1867-1912
Rule of Manchuria
Russia agrees to evacuate Manchuria in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1867-1912
Rule of Port Arthur
Russia surrenders Port Arthur to Japan in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1867-1912
Rule of Sakhalin
Russia surrenders half of Sakhalin to Japan in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1867-1912
Treaty of Portsmouth
Russia surrenders Port Arthur, half of Sakhalin & evacuates Manchuria. Russia & Japan make peace. Korea is recognized as Japans sphere of influence
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1867-1912
1910
Capture of Japan
Japan captures Korea
Role range: 1867-1912
Records, sources and methodology
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