Assassination of Komei
Death of Komei, dies of smallpox, killed by a handkerchief contaminated with a virus
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1867 in Japan
Explore 13 historical events and records for Japan in 1867.
Historical records for Japan in 1867
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January
Assassination of Komei
Kills Komei who dies of smallpox, caused by a handkerchief contaminated with a virus
Death of Iwakura Tomomi
Kills Komei who dies of smallpox, caused by a handkerchief contaminated with a virus
Death of Komei
Death of Komei
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the State Council, Japans ruling body
June
Death of Komei
Death of Komei
November
Resignation of the Shogun
The shogun resigns which leads the way to the restoration of the Emperor
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Japan
The end of Shogun rule, executive power passes to the Emperor
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 122nd Emperor
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan
Succession
Succeeds as Tokugawa Shogun, 15th Shogun
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