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Emperor Meiji

सम्राट मेइजी

Emperor of Japan from 1867 until 1912

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Emperor Meiji, personal name Mutsuhito, was Emperor of Japan from 30 January 1867 until his death in 1912. The Meiji Restoration proclaimed the Empire of Japan in 1868, beginning the Meiji era. During his reign, Japan transformed from a feudal state under the Tokugawa shogunate into a major imperial power.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Site of the Nakayama Residence wd
Died
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Place of death
Meiji Palace wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
monarch, aristocrat wd
Spouse
Empress Shōken wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (3 February 1867 – 30 July 1912)

Awards wd

  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
  • Order of the Black Eagle
  • Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
  • Order of St. Andrew
  • Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
  • Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
  • Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
  • Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
  • Order of the Golden Kite
  • Order of the Sacred Treasure
  • Order of the Garter
  • Royal Order of the Seraphim
  • Order of the Elephant
  • Order of the Golden Fleece
  • Order of the Most Holy Annunciation

Questions

When was Emperor Meiji born?
Emperor Meiji was born on 3 November 1852 in Site of the Nakayama Residence.
What positions has Emperor Meiji held?
Positions held by Emperor Meiji include: Emperor of Japan (1867–1912).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Meiji · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): सम्राट मेइजी · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q174231 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Meiji Emperor.jpg by Uchida Kuichi (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Emperor Meiji". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-meiji. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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