Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Isoruku Yamamoto Biography and Timeline

Follow Isoruku Yamamoto through 5 dated historical records for Japan.

Isoruku Yamamoto, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1934–1943Years on this page

1934

Diplomatic Negotiations at London

Admiral · London · Government / Government of Japan

Proposes naval equality with Britain & the USA. Negotiations begin to change the Washington & London naval treaties

International Conference at London

Admiral · London · Government / Government of Japan

The naval conference between Japan, Britain & the USA breaks down. Japan abrogates its naval treaties

1941

Bombing of Pearl Harbour

Admiral · Pearl Harbour · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Plans the attack, argues Japan can only win a quick war

Role range: 1939-1945

1943

Assassination of Isoruku Yamamoto

Admiral · Solomon Islands · Warfare / World War, 2nd

The US decodes inspection details of Yamamoto & intercepts his plane

Role range: 1939-1945

Death of Isoruku Yamamoto

Admiral · Solomon Islands · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Death of Isoruku Yamamoto, killed by the Americans

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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