Takahashi Korekiyo

ModernPoliticianJapan1854 — 1936

Prime minister and finance minister killed in 2-26 Incident.

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Quick Facts

Born

1854

Died

1936

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)28

Total Score48.9

Takahashi Korekiyo — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Appointed Finance MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Takahashi Korekiyo was appointed Finance Minister of Japan. He served multiple terms and implemented policies to stabilize the Japanese economy, including managing the financial impact of World War I and the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Economic PolicyFinanceJapan

Impact: nationalconstructive

1930 AD

Returned to Gold StandardReform◆ Major

As Finance Minister, Takahashi oversaw Japan's return to the gold standard at the pre-World War I parity. This decision, intended to stabilize the yen, contributed to deflation and economic hardship during the Great Depression.

Economic PolicyGold StandardGreat Depression

Impact: nationaldestructive

1932 AD

Appointed Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Takahashi Korekiyo became Prime Minister of Japan. His brief tenure focused on addressing the economic crisis and managing foreign policy tensions following the Mukden Incident.

Prime MinisterJapan1930s

Impact: national

1936 AD

Killed in the February 26 IncidentPolitical Action

Takahashi Korekiyo was assassinated by rebel army officers during the February 26 Incident, a coup attempt in Tokyo. His death removed a key moderate voice from the government, contributing to the rise of militarism in Japan.

AssassinationFebruary 26 IncidentMilitarism

Impact: nationaltragic