Sano Tsunetami

Senior Second Rank
Count
Sano Tsunetami
佐野 常民
Count Sano Tsunetami
Born(1822-12-28)December 28, 1822
Hayatsue, Saga, Japan
DiedDecember 12, 1902(1902-12-12) (aged 79)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Occupation(s)Politician, Cabinet Minister
Known forFounding the Japanese Red Cross Society

Count Sano Tsunetami (佐野 常民; December 28, 1822 – December 12, 1902) was a Japanese statesman and founder of the Japanese Red Cross Society. His son, Admiral Sano Tsuneha, was a leading figure in the establishment of the Scout Association of Japan.

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