◇Sanomiya Yoshitane, Baron, Bakumatsu Sonno Joi activist (Foreign Ministry official, Imperial Household Ministry official, Omi Shiga District Mano-hama Village

◇ Sanomiya Yoshitane
Baron, active in the Sonno Joi (Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians) movement during the late Edo period (served as a foreign affairs official and Imperial Household official during the Meiji period. Peerage (Baron)).
Eldest son of Sanjo Enkai, the chief priest of Shogenji Temple in the Shinshu sect, born in Mano-hama Village, Shiga District, Omi Province (present-day Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture).
An active participant in the Sonno Joi movement (Shishi) during the late Edo period, he was involved in national affairs and associated with figures like Iwakura Tomomi, participating in the movement for the restoration of imperial rule.
In Keio 3 (1867), he raised an army at Mount Koya and fought in various battles during the Boshin War. In Meiji 2 (1869), he was awarded 50 koku as a reward for his achievements.
After serving in the Ministry of Military Affairs, he accompanied Prince Akihito Higashifushimi (later Prince Komatsu) on his studies in Britain in Meiji 3 (1870). In Meiji 10 (1877), he transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served at the Japanese Legation in Germany, returning to Japan in Meiji 13 (1880).
In Meiji 16 (1883), he moved to the Ministry of the Imperial Household and held important positions.
He was promoted to Shikibu-sho (Minister of Ceremonies) in Meiji 28 (1895).
His service as an attached official to the Great General Headquarters during the First Sino-Japanese War was recognized, and he was granted the title of Baron in Meiji 29 (1896).
During the late Edo period, he was known as Sanjo Hyobu.
Born Tenpo 14 (1843) - Died Meiji 38 (1905), aged 61.

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