Fukuzawa Yukichi (jan 10, 1835 – feb 3, 1901)
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Fukuzawa Yukichi saw Western learning as a way to make Japan strong and independent of foreign domination.In 1866, 1868, and 1870, he published one each of a three-volume series titled "Conditions in the West", which is his most famous work.
He never entered government service but championed a number of political causes, uncluding women's right's. He also controlled a newspaper and founded Keio University.
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Date:
jan 10, 1835
feb 3, 1901
~ 66 years