Matsukata Masayoshi

was a Japanese politician.  He served twice as Prime Minister of JapanNussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Matsukata Masayoshi" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 618.

Early life
Matsukata was born into a samurai family in Kagoshima on the island of Kyushu. "Matsukata, Count Masayoshi," Who's who in the Far East, 1906-7, p. 218.

Career
Matsukata  founded the Bank of Japan in 1882 (Meiji 15).Roberts, George E. (1900). Annual report of the Director of the Mint (US), p. 393.

Matsukata was the 4th Prime Minister of Japan from 6 May 1891 to 8 August 1892.  He was also the 6th Prime Minister from 18 September 1896 to 12 January 1898.

Matsukata was also a Privy Councilor and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan.  "Japan's Genro Act to FIll Hara's Post; Saionji Confers With Matsukata at Palace and Latter Goes to See Yamagata," New York Times November 7, 1921; retrieved 2012-9-20.

Honors
 Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Grand Cross (GCMG), 1902.Shaw, William A. (1906).  The Knights of England, p. 348; "His Excellency Count Matsugata, formerly Prime-Minister-of Japan," London Gazette, Issue 27493, page 7162, 9 November 1902; retrieved 2012-9-20.
 Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon, 1906
 Order of the Chrysanthemum, Collar, 1916

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