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Sakamoto Ryoma

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The Resume

    (January 3, 1836-December 10, 1867)
    Fought for the Meiji Government

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a Samurai of the lowest rank.
    This is because he came from a middle-class family of sake brewers (hence the rank merchant-samurai).
    He was assassinated by the Shinsengumi before he could see the triumph of the Meiji government.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was bullied as a child.
    He was enrolled in fencing school and became a master swordsman.
    Despite being a low-ranking Samurai, he was instrumental in gathering allies for the Meiji government and the formation of Japan's modern navy.
    Unlike most of his peers, he understood that Japan needed modernization and thus sided with the Meiji government.
    The city of Kochi renamed their airport to honor him (as of 2003).

Credit: Jeff


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 68 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 152 Votes: 43.42% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 178 Votes: 43.26% Annoying