Akiyama Yoshifuru
Akiyama Yoshifuru (秋山 好古, February 9, 1859 – November 4, 1930) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, and was considered the father of modern Japanese cavalry. He was the older brother of Vice Admiral Akiyama Saneyuki.
Akiyama Yoshifuru | |
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| Born | February 9, 1859 Matsuyama, Iyo, Japan |
| Died | November 4, 1930 (aged 71) Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| Allegiance | Japan |
| Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1877–1923 |
| Rank | Rikugun-Taishō (General) |
| Commands held | IJA 1st Division IJA 5th Division |
| Battles/wars | First Sino-Japanese War Boxer Rebellion Russo-Japanese War |
| Awards | Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class Grand Officer |
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