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Tokugawa Satotaka

1865 – 1941

Japanese politician

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About Tokugawa Satotaka

Lived 1865 – 1941 (aged 75). Tokugawa Satotaka was a Japanese samurai and politician.

Count was a Japanese aristocrat and politician who was Grand Chamberlain of Japan from 1922 to 1927.

Biography He was born on 25 May 1865, the fourth son of Tokugawa (Tayasu) Yoshiyori and the younger brother of Tokugawa Iesato. His childhood name was Gunnosuke (群之助).

In 1897, he became a member of the House of Peers. and went on to become chairman of the Japan Kōdōkai.

He died on 18 February 1941.

Family Father: Tokugawa Yoshiyori Mother: Takai Takeko Wives: Kyoko, Daughter of 15th shōgun Yoshinobu Shimazu Tomoko, Daughter of Shimazu Tadayoshi (2nd) Children: Sumiko married Naoyoshi Mizoguchi by Kyoko Tokiko married Tsuchiya Kennao by Kyoko Tsuyako married Tachibana Kantoku by Kyoko Shuko married Tokugawa Takesada of Matsudo-Tokugawa Family by Kyoko Satonari Tokugawa by Tomoko Keiko married Okubo Kan’ichi by Tomoko

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Important facts

Born
18 June 1865, Edo Castle
Birth century
19th century
Died
18 February 1941, Sendagaya
Occupation
Samurai, politician
Nationality
Japan
Positions held
Member of the House of Peers
Awards
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tokugawa Satotaka?

Japanese politician

When was Tokugawa Satotaka born?

Tokugawa Satotaka was born on 18 June 1865 in Edo Castle.

When did Tokugawa Satotaka die?

Tokugawa Satotaka died on 18 February 1941 in Sendagaya.

What was Tokugawa Satotaka's occupation?

Tokugawa Satotaka was a samurai and politician.

What nationality was Tokugawa Satotaka?

Tokugawa Satotaka was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tokugawa Satotaka

· Wikidata: Q3530494

· DBpedia: Tokugawa Satotaka

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