Historedia
Person

Matthew C. Perry

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1853–1855

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Matthew C. Perry, 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. Commodore Perry arrives in Edo Bay

    1853

    Role: Commander of the East India Squadron

    1. July 8-9, 1853 · UragaArrival at Uraga

      Perry arrived at the entrance to Edo Bay on July 8, 1853, initiating contact with Japanese authorities.

    2. July 10, 1853 · SusquehannaAdvice to Travel to Nagasaki

      Japanese officials advised Perry to proceed to Nagasaki, the designated port for foreign contact, on July 10.

    3. July 11, 1853 · EdoAcceptance of Diplomatic Letter

      Rōjū Abe Masahiro decided that accepting the American letter did not violate Japanese sovereignty.

    4. July 14, 1853 · KurihamaLanding at Kurihama

      Perry was allowed to land at Kurihama on July 14, 1853, after moving his fleet southwest.

  2. Perry signs the Convention of Kanagawa opening Shimoda and Hakodate

    1854–1855

    Role: United States Navy Commodore

    1. March 31, 1854 · Kaikō HirobaSigning of the Convention

      Perry signed the Convention of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854, opening Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade.

    2. February 21, 1855 · Tokugawa ShogunateRatification of the Treaty

      The Convention of Kanagawa was ratified on February 21, 1855.

Sources

  1. Matthew C. Perry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Perry Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06