Ito Hirobumi
Ito Hirobumi was a prominent Japanese statesman and the first Prime Minister of Japan, known for his pivotal role in the Meiji Restoration and the expansion of Japanese influence in Korea. His policies significantly impacted the relationship between Japan and Korea, culminating in the annexation of Korea in 1910. He was assassinated by Ahn Jung-geun, an act that turned Ahn into a symbol of Korean resistance against Japanese colonial rule.
Born on Oct 16, 1841 (185 years old)
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Hirobumi was impressed by the Prussian educational system during his studies in Europe.
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Taiwan:
Ahn Jung-geun assassinated Japanese prime minister Ito Hirobumi in 1909.
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