About Asano Naganao
Lived 1610 – 1672 (aged 61–62). Asano Naganao was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese daimyō of the Edo period, who ruled the Akō Domain. He was classified as a tozama, and Akō under his rule was 53,000 koku in size. Naganao was responsible for the construction of Akō Castle.
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Who was Asano Naganao?
daimyo
When was Asano Naganao born?
Asano Naganao was born in 1610.
When did Asano Naganao die?
Asano Naganao died on 15 September 1672.
What was Asano Naganao's occupation?
Asano Naganao was a samurai.
What nationality was Asano Naganao?
Asano Naganao was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Asano Naganao. https://biography.guide/asano-naganao/
MLA: "Asano Naganao." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/asano-naganao/.
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