Ii Naotaka
Japanese daimyō and military leader
Japanese daimyō and military leader
1659
367 years ago — 69 years old
Leaders & Politicians
Japan
Born in 1590, this individual served as a daimyō during the early Edo period in Japan. Notably, this figure was entrusted with the governorship of the Takamatsu Domain. In the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, this daimyō played a significant role in maintaining local governance and stability. The leadership style emphasized loyalty and military readiness. The influence extended into the cultural sphere as well, fostering the arts within the domain.
Governed the Takamatsu Domain
Served under the Tokugawa shogunate
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