About Yamakawa Futaba
Lived 1844 – 1909 (aged 65). Yamakawa Futaba was a Japanese educator.
(September 30, 1844 – November 14, 1909) was a Japanese educator of the early Meiji era.
Life
Family Born in Aizu, she was the sister of the karō, Yamakawa Hiroshi; her other siblings included physicist Yamakawa Kenjirō and Meiji-era social figure Ōyama Sutematsu.
Boshin war Futaba took part in the defense of Tsuruga Castle in the Boshin War (1868-9). She was also briefly married to Kajiwara Heima, another Aizu karō.
As an educator In the Meiji era, from 1875-1905, Futaba worked at the , For her work in education, she was awarded with junior 5th court rank (従五位, ju go i).
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Who was Yamakawa Futaba?
Japanese educator
When was Yamakawa Futaba born?
Yamakawa Futaba was born on 30 September 1844 in Aizu.
When did Yamakawa Futaba die?
Yamakawa Futaba died on 14 November 1909 in Akasaka-ku.
What was Yamakawa Futaba's occupation?
Yamakawa Futaba was an educator.
What nationality was Yamakawa Futaba?
Yamakawa Futaba was Japanese.
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