About Mizuno Katsutomo
Lived 1838 – 1919 (aged 81). Mizuno Katsutomo was a Japanese samurai.
(March 21, 1838 – April 22, 1919) was a Japanese daimyō of the late Edo period. Held the title of Hyūga no Kami . Born the 8th son of Niwa Nagatomi, daimyō of Nihonmatsu (Mutsu Province; 100,000 koku), he was adopted by Mizuno Katsutō, the 14th generation daimyō of Yūki han (Shimōsa Province, 18,000 koku). He succeeded to the family headship in 1862. Katsutomo is known for his opposition to the new government during the Boshin War (1868–1869). Involved in the Battle of Utsunomiya, he nonetheless lost the war along with the northern forces, and was forced to retire and surrender 1,000 koku of his income.
Succeeded by his son Mizuno Katsuhiro, Katsutomo became a viscount in the new nobility.
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Who was Mizuno Katsutomo?
daimyo (1838-1919)
When was Mizuno Katsutomo born?
Mizuno Katsutomo was born on 21 March 1838.
When did Mizuno Katsutomo die?
Mizuno Katsutomo died on 22 April 1919.
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Mizuno Katsutomo was a samurai.
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Mizuno Katsutomo was Japanese.
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