About Matsura Takanobu
Lived 1592 – 1637 (aged 45). Matsura Takanobu was a Japanese samurai.
was the 3rd daimyō of Hirado Domain in Hizen Province, Kyūshū, Japan. He was also the 28th hereditary head of the Matsura clan.
Takanobu was the eldest son of Matsura Hisanobu, 2nd daimyo of the domain, and Sono. When his father died suddenly at the age of 32, he became lord of the domain at the age of 12, under the guardianship of his grandfather.
Foreign trade was important to the domain, and Takanobu sought exchanges with Dutch and English merchants.
Takanobu had the Dharma name ) and was also baptised.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matsura Takanobu?
daimyo of the Edo period, 3rd lord of Hirado. a.k.a. Sōyō
When was Matsura Takanobu born?
Matsura Takanobu was born on 13 January 1592.
When did Matsura Takanobu die?
Matsura Takanobu died on 16 July 1637.
What was Matsura Takanobu's occupation?
Matsura Takanobu was a samurai.
What nationality was Matsura Takanobu?
Matsura Takanobu was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matsura Takanobu (1592–1637)
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