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Ōkubo Tadayoshi

1736 – 1769

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About Ōkubo Tadayoshi

Lived 1736 – 1769 (aged 32). Ōkubo Tadayoshi was a Japanese samurai.

was the 5th daimyō of Odawara Domain in Sagami Province (modern-day Kanagawa Prefecture) in mid-Edo period Japan. His courtesy title was Kaga no Kami.

Biography Ōkubo Tadayoshi was the eldest son of Ōkubo Tadaoki, the 4th daimyō of Odawara, and was born at Odawara Castle. He became Ōkubo clan leader and daimyō of Odawara on the retirement of his father on September 10, 1763. The implementation of further austerity measures in May 1764 in addition to those levied by his father indicates the continuing deterioration of the domain's financial situation. Tadayoshi had a weak constitution from childhood, and died only 6 years after becoming daimyō on October 1, 1769, at the age of 34. His grave is at the clan temple of Saishō-ji in Setagaya, Tokyo.

Takayoshi was married to a daughter of Sakakibara Masamine, daimyō of Himeji Domain in Harima Province.

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Sakakibara Masamine

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Who was Ōkubo Tadayoshi?

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When was Ōkubo Tadayoshi born?

Ōkubo Tadayoshi was born on 20 December 1736.

When did Ōkubo Tadayoshi die?

Ōkubo Tadayoshi died on 29 October 1769.

What was Ōkubo Tadayoshi's occupation?

Ōkubo Tadayoshi was a samurai.

What nationality was Ōkubo Tadayoshi?

Ōkubo Tadayoshi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ōkubo Tadayoshi

· Wikidata: Q8081579

· DBpedia: Ōkubo Tadayoshi (I)

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