1855
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Ansei 2 (安政二年)
Timeline of 1855
- 1855/10 Ansei Earthquake strikes Edo.
Other Events of 1855
- Shogunate and Russia complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. The shogunate assumes direct administration of Ezo in order to more solidly claim the territory and repel Russian incursions.
- Treaty of Amity is signed between France and the Kingdom of Ryûkyû.
- Yôgakusho (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate.
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