Background
Kumao Takaoka was born on September 29, 1871 in Shimane, Japan.
くまお 高岡
Kumao Takaoka was born on September 29, 1871 in Shimane, Japan.
Studied economics at Berlin and Bonn umversities (1901-1904).
Was appointed professor at his alma mater. Was also briefly professor at Tohoku University till he joined Hokkaido University (1919) to become dean of its Faculty of Agnculture and then president (1933). The following year was elected member of Japan Academy. Resigned to become emeritus professor (1937).