Meiji restoration summary

Emperor Meiji (November 3, - July 30, ) was the hundred and twenty second Emperor. (his reign was - )
His posthumous name was Mutsuhito. His respected name from childhood was Sachinomiya.
His seal was Ei
He acted as a symbol of the force to overthrow the Shogunate and antiforeign sentiment, and was also a leader of modern Japan. Due to his successful achievements, he was also called Meiji Taitei (Meiji the Great), Holy Emperor Meiji, Mutsuhito the Great before the War.

Brief Personal History
He was Emperor Komei's second Prince. His mother was Gon Dainagon (Interim Chief Councilor of State), Tadayasu NAKAYAMA's daughter, Yoshiko. He was born on November 3, in the Tadayasu NAKAYAMA's residence in Kyoto, and was named Sachinomiya.

He became Crown Prince in June and July On November 10, he received the title Imperial Prince from his father, Emperor Komei, and became Imperial Prince Mutsuhito.

His father, Emperor Komei suddenly died on January 30, He asc Emperor meiji poetry.