Matsudaira Tadamasa
Japanese samurai and daimyō of Matsudaira
Born
January 21st, 1598
427 years ago
Died
1645
380 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1598, this samurai served as a daimyō during the Edo period in Japan. Governed the Fukui domain and played a significant role in the administration and governance of the region. Oversaw the construction of infrastructure and promoted cultural development. Engaged in the consolidation of power during a time of political stability and peace, known as the Pax Tokugawa. Established strong relationships with other samurai and held critical influence within the shogunate system.
Governed the Fukui domain
Promoted infrastructure
Consolidated power during the Edo period
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