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History of Japan
1846
Succession
Succeeds as
Emperor
of
Japan
1864
Alliance
Aug
The
Satsuma
clan makes a temporary alliance with
Komei
to prevent Choshu victory
1864
Siege of Imperial Palace
Aug Kyoto
The Choshu march on the
Palace
to hold
Komei
hostage until foreigners are expelled
Aug Kyoto
The Choshu siege is repulsed
Aug Kyoto
The
Emperor
is safe but at great cost to the surrounding
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Park
1866
Alliance
Aug
The Choshu &
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clans make an alliance against the shogun
1866
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June Osaka
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Prince
who dies the following month
1867
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Death of Komei, dies of smallpox, killed by a handkerchief contaminated with a virus
1867
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