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Uryū Sotokichi

Japanese politician

Died when: 80 years 313 days (970 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Uryū Sotokichi

Baron Uryu Sotokichi (?? ??, 2 January 1857 – 11 November 1937) was an early admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, active in the Russo-Japanese War, most notably at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay and the Battle of Tsushima.

His name has sometimes been transliterated as "Uriu Sotokichi", or "Uriu Sotokitchi", a transliteration of older kana spelling.The spelling is different by current accepted methods of transliteration, but the pronunciation is the same as the modern spelling for Uryu (????).

He was a lifelong proponent of better ties with the United States.


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