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1884 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1884.

Historical records for Japan in 1884

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Captain

Togo, Heihachiro · Captain of Amagi · Warfare / Franco-Chinese War

Appointed Captain of Amagi

Captain

Togo, Heihachiro · Captain of Daini Teibo · Warfare / Franco-Chinese War

Appointed Captain of Daini Teibo

Constitution of Japan

Meiji · Government / Government of Japan

Royal families receive new titles in a hierarchy of 5 ranks from Prince to Baron. Establishment of an upper House of members of the court nobility, the "Kuge"

Invasion of Taiwan

Togo, Heihachiro · Warfare / Franco-Chinese War

Togo observes the ground combat of the French forces against the Chinese in Formosa (Taiwan), under the guidance of Joffre, future Commander in Chief of France

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