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Matsura Hisanobu

1571 – 1602

Daimyo from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early Edo period; 2nd lord of Hirado

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About Matsura Hisanobu

Lived 1571 – 1602 (aged 30–31). Matsura Hisanobu was a Japanese samurai.

was a Japanese daimyō of the late Azuchi–Momoyama period through early Edo period, who ruled the Hirado Domain of Hizen Province. His wife, Mencia, was the daughter of the famous Christian daimyo, Ōmura Sumitada (whose territory was nearby).

Hisanobu and his father both served under Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Korean campaigns. At the time of the Battle of Sekigahara, Hisanobu fought on the Toyotomi side, although his father defected to the Tokugawa side and burned down his castle in Hirado as a gesture of loyalty to the new shōgun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Following the Battle of Sekigahara, Hisanobu was summoned to an audience with Tokugawa Ieyasu in Kyoto and died shortly afterwards. There are indications that he was ordered to commit seppuku. He was followed in succession by his son Matsura Takanobu.

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Important facts

Born
1571
Birth century
Died
1602
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Daimyo
Also known as
Matsuura Hisanobu

Family & relationships

Spouse
Shōtō-in

People in Matsura Hisanobu's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matsura Hisanobu?

daimyo from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early Edo period; 2nd lord of Hirado

When was Matsura Hisanobu born?

Matsura Hisanobu was born in 1571.

When did Matsura Hisanobu die?

Matsura Hisanobu died in 1602.

What was Matsura Hisanobu's occupation?

Matsura Hisanobu was a samurai.

What nationality was Matsura Hisanobu?

Matsura Hisanobu was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matsura Hisanobu

· Wikidata: Q6788216

· DBpedia: Matsura Hisanobu

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