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Iwasaki Yanosuke

1851-02-08 – 1908-03-25

Portrait of Iwasaki Yanosuke
Baron Iwasaki Yanosuke, President of the Bank of Japan.Credit: Published by 博文館(Hakubunkan)

Life & Legacy

Baron Iwasaki Yanosuke (岩崎 彌之助; February 8, 1851 – March 25, 1908) was a Japanese banker, businessman, investor, and politician. After his brother Yataro's death in 1885, he succeeded to the presidency of Mitsubishi, one of Japan's largest conglomerates (zaibatsu). He served as the 4th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). He was created a Baron in 1900, and he was a member of Japan's House of Peers.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, banker, politician

Education

Seitatsu shoin

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class; Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class; Gold Medal with Yellow Ribbon

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Gold Medal with Yellow Ribbon · Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class · Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Education & Institutions

Seitatsu shoin

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4923018 — wikidata View source

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