Historedia
Person

Itō Hirobumi

Events
6
Episodes
13
Years
1863–1895

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Itō Hirobumi, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. The Chōshū Five secretly leave Japan to study at University College London

    1863

    Role: Student

    1. 4-7 November 1863 · LondonVoyage to London

      The students traveled to London via two different ships, arriving in November 1863.

  2. Abolition of the han system in Japan

    1869–1871

    Role: Meiji official

    1. 1869 · Japan1869 Domain Surrender

      Daimyos of 260 domains surrendered lands to the Emperor, fearing loyalty questions, marking the second phase of abolition.

    2. August 1871 · Tokyo1871 Imperial Edict

      Okubo and allies forced an Imperial Edict reorganizing 261 surviving domains into prefectures in August 1871.

    3. August 1871 · Tokyo1871 Daimyo Summoning

      Daimyō were summoned to Tokyo in August 1871 and informed of the decision to abolish domains without consultation.

  3. Japan annexes the Ryukyu Kingdom

    1879

    Role: Home Minister

    1. 11 March 1879 · TokyoRelocation to Tokyo

      King Shō Tai was deposed and relocated to Tokyo by the Meiji Government, ending his rule in Ryukyu.

    2. 27 March 1879 · Okinawa PrefectureAbdication and Prefecture Creation

      Shō Tai abdicated on orders from Tokyo, leading to the abolition of the Ryukyu Domain and the establishment of Okinawa Prefecture.

  4. The Meiji Constitution is promulgated in Japan

    1888–1889

    Role: Drafting architect and first Prime Minister

    1. 1888 · Empire of JapanPrivy Council Review

      The Privy Council, established in 1888, evaluated the constitution drafts before advising Emperor Meiji on the final version.

    2. 11 February 1889 · Empire of JapanOfficial Promulgation

      Emperor Meiji officially promulgated the Meiji Constitution on 11 February 1889, marking the transition from absolute monarchy to a constitutional framework.

  5. Meiji Constitution takes effect and first Imperial Diet convenes

    1890

    Role: Chair of government bureau for constitutional research

    1. 1890-11-29 · Tokyo, JapanConstitution Enters Force

      The Meiji Constitution, promulgated in 1889, officially entered into force on November 29, 1890, establishing the legal framework for the Empire of Japan.

    2. 1890-11-29 · Tokyo, JapanFirst Imperial Diet Convenes

      The first National Diet of Japan convened on the same day the Meiji Constitution took effect, marking the start of representative assembly.

  6. The Treaty of Shimonoseki ends the First Sino-Japanese War

    1895

    Role: Prime Minister of Japan

    1. 24 March 1895 · Shimonoseki, JapanAssassination Attempt on Li Hongzhang

      On March 24, 1895, Li Hongzhang was shot in the left cheek by an assassin during negotiations in Shimonoseki.

    2. 17 April 1895 · Shimonoseki, JapanSigning of the Treaty

      The Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed on April 17, 1895, ending the First Sino-Japanese War. It superseded the 1871 Sino-Japanese Friendship and Trade Treaty.

    3. April–October 1895 · Taiwan and the Penghu IslandsCession of Taiwan and Penghu

      The treaty stipulated the cession of Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan. Local resistance delayed Japanese control until October 1895.

Sources

  1. Chōshū Five Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-01
  2. Meiji Restoration Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  3. Shō Tai Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
  4. Itō Hirobumi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  5. Meiji Constitution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  6. Treaty of Shimonoseki Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26