Undated - Taisuke Itagaki (1837-1919) was a Japanese politician and leader of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement, which was the first Japanese party and an important force for liberalism in Meiji Japan. He was an important force for liberalism in Meiji Japan. He was elevated to the peerage posthumously, and given the rank of hakushaku.  (Photo by Kingendai Photo Library/AFLO)
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