Uchida Kakichi
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Uchida Kakichi (内田 嘉吉, 18 November 1866 – 3 January 1933) was the 9th Governor-General of Taiwan from 6 September 1923 to September 1924.[1] Prior to assuming the office of Governor-General, Uchida also served as Chief of Home Affairs under Governors-General Sakuma Samata and Ando Sadami, the second highest position in the colonial government.
Kiyoura Keigo
Katō Takaaki
Uchida Kakichi | |
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内田 嘉吉 | |
Kakichi c. 1920 | |
| 9th Governor-General of Taiwan | |
| In office 6 September 1923 – 1 September 1924 | |
| Monarch | Taishō |
| Prime Minister | Yamamoto Gonnohyōe Kiyoura Keigo Katō Takaaki |
| Preceded by | Den Kenjirō |
| Succeeded by | Takio Izawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1866 |
| Died | 3 January 1933 (aged 66) |
Early life
Uchida Kakichi was born in 1866 and graduated from the Imperial University of Tokyo. Following his education, he began his civil service career in the Japanese Ministry of Telecommunications.[2]
Colonial service in Taiwan
Uchida served as the chief of civil affairs (director of civilian administration) for the Taiwan Government-General from 22 August 1910 to 19 October 1915, during the governorships of Sakuma Samata and Andō Teibi.[2]