About Wakisaka Yasuori
Lived 1809 – 1874 (aged 64). Wakisaka Yasuori was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese daimyō of the late Edo period, who ruled the Tatsuno Domain. He was appointed Lord of Tatsuno in 1841, and remained so until he abdicated in favour of his adoptive son Wakisaka Yasuaya in 1862.
As Head of Foreign Affairs, Yasuori supported the government of Ii Naosuke. After Ii’s assassination, Yasuori acted to hide the death from other lords and the general population for some time, claiming that Ii was merely suffering from an illness. In November 1862 Yasuori was placed under house arrest for his part in this deception.
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Who was Wakisaka Yasuori?
Japanese Daimyo (1809-1874)
When was Wakisaka Yasuori born?
Wakisaka Yasuori was born on 30 March 1809.
When did Wakisaka Yasuori die?
Wakisaka Yasuori died on 10 January 1874.
What was Wakisaka Yasuori's occupation?
Wakisaka Yasuori was a samurai.
What nationality was Wakisaka Yasuori?
Wakisaka Yasuori was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wakisaka Yasuori. https://biography.guide/wakisaka-yasuori/
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