About Mori Naganao
Lived 1672 – 1722 (aged 50). Mori Naganao was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese daimyō of the mid-Edo period, who ruled the domain of Nishi-Ebara before being transferred to Akō.
Naganao was the 11th son of Mori Nagatsugu, the lord of the Tsuyama Domain (later moved to Nishi-Ebara). Nagatsugu was succeeded by Naganao's elder brother Nagatake in 1674, and after Nagatake's retirement in 1686, his nephew Naganari succeeded to the family headship. Naganao was left out of this line, but received a stipend of 1500 hyō from Naganari in 1694. Naganao became lord of Nishi-Ebara in 1698, and was transferred to the Ako domain in 1706. His descendants remained as rulers of the domain until the Meiji Restoration.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mori Naganao?
daimyo who ruled the domain of Nishi-Ebara Domain and Akō Domain
When was Mori Naganao born?
Mori Naganao was born on 9 January 1672.
When did Mori Naganao die?
Mori Naganao died on 4 October 1722.
What was Mori Naganao's occupation?
Mori Naganao was a samurai.
What nationality was Mori Naganao?
Mori Naganao was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mori Naganao. https://biography.guide/mori-naganao/
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