Birthdate: August 23, 1847
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kagoshima, Japan
Died: February 12, 1889
Viscount Mori Arinori was a prominent figure during the Meiji period in Japan, known for his significant contributions to the modernization of the educational system. As the first Minister of Education in the Ito Cabinet, he played a crucial role in laying the foundation of Japan’s educational system. Alongside Inoue Kowashi, Mori Arinori issued vital orders in 1886 that led to the establishment of elementary, middle, and normal school systems, as well as an imperial university system. His efforts were instrumental in Japan’s modernization efforts during the Meiji era.
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