Kamimura Hikonojō
Japanese admiral (1849-1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kamimura Hikonojō?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Baron Kamimura Hikonojō (上村 彦之丞, 1 May 1849 – 8 August 1916) was an early Japanese admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, commanding the IJN 2nd Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, most notably at the Battle off Ulsan and Tsushima.
Quick Facts Baron, Native name ...
Baron Kamimura Hikonojō 上村 彦之丞 | |
---|---|
Native name | 上村 彦之丞 |
Born | (1849-05-01)1 May 1849 Kagoshima, Satsuma Domain |
Died | 8 August 1916(1916-08-08) (aged 67)[1] Tokyo, Japan |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1871–1914 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Maya, Chōkai, Akitsushima, 2nd Fleet, Yokosuka Naval District, 1st Fleet |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | Supreme War Council |
Close
In this Japanese name, the surname is Kamimura.