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Fukuzawa Yukichi

Slogan
"The sky does not create a person with dignity, above or below others.  Difference between the wise and foolish ,  between rich and poor ,  caused only a matter of education ."

- Fukuzawa Yukichi (Gakumon no Susume)



General facts about his life

 * Born in January 10, 1835
 * Born in an impoverished low-ranking samurai family of Okudaria Clan.
 * He was an author, writer, teacher, translator, entrepreneur, and political theorist.
 * Founder of Keio University.
 * In 1859, he traveled to San Francisco, California and started studying English.
 * He started a newspaper called //JimShinpo in// 1882, where his most contribution came from.
 * He was very influential and greatly encouraged learning from Western nations.

Bibliography

"Fukuzawa Yukichi." //History of Christianity in Japan//. Web. 03 May 2012. . "Fukuzawa Yukichi." //Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figure//. Web. 06 May 2012. <[]>. "Fukuzawa Yukichi, The Founder of Keio University." //The World Biography//. 27 Mar. 2012. Web. 06 May 2012. .