Historedia
Person

Thomas Blake Glover

Events
4
Episodes
11
Years
1859–1888

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Blake Glover, 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. Thomas Blake Glover begins business in Nagasaki

    1859

    Role: Merchant

    1. 1859 · NagasakiArrival in Nagasaki

      Glover crossed from Shanghai to Nagasaki in 1859 to begin his trading business, initially focusing on green tea purchases.

  2. Meiji Restoration declared and the Boshin War opens in Japan

    1868

    Role: Merchant

    1. 1868 · Hashima Island, Nagasaki, JapanHashima Coal Mine Development

      Thomas Blake Glover began developing Japan's first coal mine at Hashima Island.

    2. 3-4 January 1868 · Kyoto, JapanMeiji Restoration Proclamation

      Emperor Meiji proclaimed the restoration of imperial rule in Kyoto; sources date the proclamation to 3 or 4 January 1868.

    3. 17 January 1868 · Osaka Castle (Yoshinobu's base); declaration addressed to the court in KyotoYoshinobu's Rejection

      Tokugawa Yoshinobu declared he would not be bound by the restoration proclamation, and on 24 January decided to prepare an attack on Kyoto.

    4. 27 January 1868 · Fushimi, Kyoto, JapanBattle of Toba–Fushimi

      Shogunate forces clashed with pro-Imperial forces near Fushimi, resulting in a decisive Imperial victory.

    5. 28 January 1868 · Awa, Tokushima, JapanNaval Battle of Awa

      The Shogunate achieved a naval victory against Satsuma forces in Awa Bay.

    6. 1 February 1868 · Hyōgo, JapanForeign Recognition in Hyōgo

      Foreign ministers recognized the restored Emperor Meiji, with promises of open harbours.

  3. Mitsubishi established as a shipping firm in Nagasaki

    1870

    Role: Merchant and industrialization figure

    1. March 1870 · NagasakiEstablishment of Tsukumo Shokai

      Iwasaki Yatarō established the Tsukumo Trading Company as a shipping firm in 1870, laying the foundation for Mitsubishi.

  4. Japan Brewery, predecessor of Kirin, founded in Yokohama

    1885–1888

    Role: Broker

    1. 1885 · YokohamaEstablishment of Japan Brewery

      William Henry Talbot and Edgar Abbott founded the Japan Brewery Company in Yokohama in 1885, taking over assets from the Spring Valley Brewery.

    2. 1885 · Hong KongHong Kong Incorporation

      Japan Brewery was incorporated in Hong Kong in the name of W. H. Talbot and E. H. Abbott, a deal brokered by Thomas Blake Glover with Japanese investor backing.

    3. 1888 · JapanStart of Kirin Beer Marketing

      The Japan Brewery began marketing Kirin Beer in 1888, utilizing imported ingredients and German brewing expertise.

Sources

  1. Thomas Blake Glover Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  2. Kirin Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08