Sankichi Takahashi
Sankichi Takahashi | |
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Admiral Takahashi Sankichi (1936-39) | |
| Native name | 高橋 三吉 |
| Born | August 24, 1882 |
| Died | June 15, 1966 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Service years | 1901–1939 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Aso, Fusō, Weapons and Mobilization Bureau, 1st Carrier Division, Naval War College, Vice-chief of Navy General Staff, 2nd Fleet, 1st Fleet, Combined Fleet, Naval Councillor |
| Awards | Order of the Rising Sun Order of the Sacred Treasure Order of St Michael and St George |
Sankichi Takahashi (高橋 三吉, Takahashi Sankichi; August 24, 1882 – June 15, 1966) was an Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy. After the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 Takahashi, an important figure of the IJN's Fleet Faction, made a swift career, from commander of an obsolete cruiser in 1923 to commander of the Combined Fleet in 1934. He was instrumental in crushing the opposing moderate Treaty Faction but soon lost his command in another round of political turmoil.