Who's Who in the Far East/YAMAMOTO, Baron Admiral Gombei
YAMAMOTO, Baron Admiral Gombei (TOKYO), Ex-Minister of Navy; b. Oct., 1852, at Satsuma. Lieutenant, 1880; Captain, 1886; commanded "Takao," "Takachiho," and other vessels; appointed Priv. Sec. to Minister of Navy; Vice-Minister, 1896, when was promoted Rear-Admiral; Minister from 1898 to 1906; created Baron, 1902, is said to have greatly influenced colleagues in Katsura Cabinet and " elder statesmen " in regard to adopting a resolute attitude in connection with Russo-Japanese negotiations which led to Japan anticipating her adversary by commencing hostilities. Address: Tokyo, Japan.