Shimazu Tadayoshi
[島津忠義] daimyo of the late-Edo period and peerage of the Empire of Japan
About Shimazu Tadayoshi
Lived 1840 – 1897 (aged 57). Shimazu Tadayoshi was a Japanese samurai, daimyo and politician.
Prince was a Japanese daimyō of the late Edo period, who ruled the Satsuma Domain as its 12th and last daimyō until 1871. He succeeded his father, Hisamitsu, as the head of the Shimazu clan in 1887. In 1897, he fell ill and died, and was succeeded as the head of the family by his son, Shimazu Tadashige.
Children Shimazu Tadashige (1886–1968) Chikako: married Prince Kuni Kuniyoshi and was mother of Empress Nagako.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shimazu Tadayoshi?
[島津忠義] daimyo of the late-Edo period and peerage of the Empire of Japan
When was Shimazu Tadayoshi born?
Shimazu Tadayoshi was born on 22 May 1840 in Kagoshima Castle.
When did Shimazu Tadayoshi die?
Shimazu Tadayoshi died on 26 December 1897 in Japan.
What was Shimazu Tadayoshi's occupation?
Shimazu Tadayoshi was a samurai, daimyo and politician.
What nationality was Shimazu Tadayoshi?
Shimazu Tadayoshi was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Shimazu Tadayoshi
· DBpedia: Shimazu Tadayoshi (2nd)
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