Born the son of a samurai at the Chōfu domain residence in Edo.
He entered the army and began a military career.
He fought in the Satsuma Rebellion but lost his regiment's colours to the enemy, which weighed heavily on him.
He went to Germany to study its military system.
In the Sino-Japanese War he captured Port Arthur.
He became Governor-General of Taiwan.
In the Russo-Japanese War he led the Third Army against Port Arthur; many soldiers lost their lives, including both his sons.
After taking Port Arthur he met the Russian general Stessel, known for treating him with honour.
He became head of the Gakushūin school, also overseeing the education of the future Emperor Shōwa.
On the day of Emperor Meiji's funeral he took his own life together with his wife Shizuko.
Mori ArinoriTōgō HeihachirōKatsura TarōErwin BälzTakaki KanehiroLafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo)Hoshi TōruOgino Ginko
People of the Meiji period ・ People by period
Based on facts found in textbooks and biographies. Uncertain points are marked as such.