Tsuda Umeko

Tsuda Umeko

Japanese educator (1864–1929)

Died aged 64CapricornJapan

Biography

Tsuda Umeko (津田 梅子; born Tsuda Ume (津田 梅); December 31, 1864 – August 16, 1929) was a Japanese educator who founded Tsuda University. She was the daughter of Tsuda Sen, an agricultural scientist, and at the age of 7, she became Japan's first female exchange student, traveling to the United States on the same ship as the Iwakura Mission.

Originally named Tsuda Ume, with ume referring to the Japanese plum, she went by the name Ume Tsuda while studying in the United States before changing her name to Umeko in 1902.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Tsuda University

Family

Parents
Tsuda SenTsuda Hatsuko

Awards & honours (2)

  • Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class
  • Order of the Sacred Treasure, 5th Class

Quick answers about Tsuda Umeko

How old was Tsuda Umeko?
Tsuda Umeko died on August 16, 1929 at the age of 64.
When is Tsuda Umeko's birthday?
Tsuda Umeko was born on December 31, 1864.
Where was Tsuda Umeko born?
Tsuda Umeko was born in Minamichō.
What is Tsuda Umeko's zodiac sign?
Tsuda Umeko's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What is Tsuda Umeko's nationality?
Tsuda Umeko is a citizen of Japan.
What does Tsuda Umeko do?
Tsuda Umeko is known as women's rights activist, teacher, founder.

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