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Proclamation of the Republic of Ezo
- When
- 1869-01-27
- Where
- Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan
Tokugawa loyalists established the Republic of Ezo on Hokkaidō, electing Enomoto Takeaki as president with a US-style government structure.
On January 27, 1869, the independent Republic of Ezo was proclaimed on the island of Ezo. Enomoto Takeaki was elected as president. The government structure was based on the United States. The treasury included 180,000 gold ryō coins retrieved from Osaka Castle, supporting the new state's operations.
Sources
- Republic of Ezo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Enomoto Takeaki Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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