Background
Bokushin Oi was born in 1834. He was the eldest son of Genshiro.
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Bokushin Oi
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When young went to Osaka and learned the Dutch language and medicine.
Career
Bokushin Oi started medical practice (1861) and later joined the Osaka Hospital. He became an assistant teacher at a middle school (1871) but resigned soon and became a trader of industrial chemicals and machinery. He also manufactured sulphuric acid. Founded the Iwa Railway, Osaka Electric Light and Nihon Table Salt companies and became a business leader in the Kansai District. He was appointed vice-president of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce (1891) and then a member of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly. Was elected to the House of Representatives from Mie Prefecture (1904 and 1909).
Career
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1871
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1891