1877

Meiji 10 (明治十年)

Timeline of 1877

Satsuma Rebellion

• 1877/2/20 Saigô Takamori is declared a rebel by the Meiji government.
• 1877/2/22 Saigô's army attempts to oust the Imperial garrison at Kumamoto castle.
• 1877/4/15 Saigô's siege of Kumamoto castle is lifted.
• The rebels retreat to Kagoshima and are in the end eventually defeated by Imperial forces.

Other Events of 1877

• Tokugawa Iesato leaves for England, for study.
• Tottori castle is demolished.

Births and Deaths

• Enomoto Takeaki dies.
• Kazu-no-Miya dies.
• Kido Takayoshi dies.
• Saigô Takamori dies.

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