Goto Shinpei: - entered medical school at 17 - became president of Nagoya Medical School by age 25
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- wrote "Principles of National Health" in 1890 - created new water and sewer systems for Tokyo - first civilian governor of Taiwan
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- demilitarized police in Taiwan - created water and sewer systems for Taiwan - cured Taiwan's opium epidemic while fighting terrorists
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- insisted that Taiwan be ruled by native principles; created the Provisional Council for the Investigation of Old Habits of Taiwan
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- established a post office network, telephone/telegraph services, hydroelectric power, newspapers, and the Bank of Taiwan
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- tripled Taiwan's road network - developed ports and railways in Taiwan - spearheaded treatment of tropical diseases in Taiwan
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- first president of South Manchuria Railroad - mentored Sogo Shinji, who created the Shinkansen - became Minister of Communications
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- headed the Railway Bureau - first director of NHK - mayor of Tokyo - became Minister of Railways - helped rebuild Tokyo after 1923 quake
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...and he looks the part, too
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