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Kawamoto Kōmin (川本 幸民, 1810 - June 1, 1871) was a 19th-century Japanese Rangaku scholar and also a physician. His real name was Yutaka (裕), his art name was Yuken (裕軒). His father was Kawamoto Shuan (川本), a clan doctor of Sanda Domain [ja]. Today, he is known as the "father of chemistry in Japan" for his work.He has published various publications on science and technology, such as Kagaku Shinsho (化学新書 ). Based on his expert knowledge, he tested and produced candy, matches and daguerreotype, which contributed to the development of technology in Japan. It is assumed that he made beer for the first time in Japan. Also Kagaku (化学) or chemistry currently used in Japan.
Orchid at the end of the Edo period. He is the third son of Shuyasu Kawamoto, the Sanda District doctor in Settsu. The name is Yu, the character is Komin, and the subject is Yuken. 1829 (Bunsei 12) Going to Edo and studying Dutch studies with Tsuboi Shindo and others. In 1934 (Tenpo 5), he was a clan doctor and opened in Edo the following year. He was appointed professor at Bansho Shirabesho in 1956 (Ansei 3), professor in 1959, and vassal in 1987 (Fumihisa 2), and resigned from the Meiji Restoration. "Kikai Kanjo Hiroshi", "Tosai Kisekisho", "Chemistry Shinsho" etc. He wrote and devoted research and introduction to Western physics and chemistry, such as making prototypes of matches, beers, and daguerreotypes. Third daughter of Hideko wife Aochi Rinsou.
Takamichi Arisaka
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