About Zuicho Tachibana
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 78). Zuicho Tachibana was a Japanese explorer.
was a Japanese explorer of Central Asia.
Biography
He made three trips to Central Asia between 1902 and 1910, all financed by Count Otani. Although he travelled as a priest of the Jōdo Shinshū sect, he was suspected by British and Russian Intelligence of being an officer of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Tachibana was instrumental in delivery of the part of Dunhuang manuscripts to Japan in 1912.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zuicho Tachibana?
Japanese explorer (1890-1968)
When was Zuicho Tachibana born?
Zuicho Tachibana was born on 7 January 1890 in Nagoya.
When did Zuicho Tachibana die?
Zuicho Tachibana died on 4 November 1968 in Nagoya.
What was Zuicho Tachibana's occupation?
Zuicho Tachibana was an explorer.
What nationality was Zuicho Tachibana?
Zuicho Tachibana was Japanese.
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