Date Yoshikuni
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Date.
Date Yoshikuni (伊達 慶邦, October 17, 1825 – July 12, 1874) was a late-Edo period Japanese samurai, and the 13th daimyō of Sendai Domain in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, the 29th hereditary chieftain of the Date clan. He is known primarily for his role as commander-in-chief of the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei during the Boshin War of the Meiji Restoration.
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Date Yoshikuni | |
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伊達 慶邦 | |
13th Daimyō of Sendai Domain | |
In office 1841–1868 | |
Monarchs | Shōgun |
Preceded by | Date Narikuni |
Succeeded by | Date Munemoto |
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Born | (1825-10-17)October 17, 1825 Sendai, Japan |
Died | July 12, 1874(1874-07-12) (aged 48) Tokyo, Japan |
Spouse(s) | Takatsukasa Tsunahime (1st wife), Tokugawa Takako (2nd wife) |
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During his tenure he was also known by his courtesy title, Mutsu no Kami (陸奥守). His poetic name was Rakuzan-kō (楽山公)