Tokugawa Mitsukuni
Japanese daimyō and historian
Born
July 11th, 1628
397 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1701
324 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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A daimyō during the Edo period, played a significant role in the governance of Japan. As the first lord of the Mito Domain, worked to expand the influence of the Tokugawa shogunate. Contributed to historical studies and compiled 'Mito Compendium', which gathered various scholarly works and historical texts. Engaged in the promotion of Confucian studies and cultural development within his domain.
Established the Mito Domain as a center of scholarship
Compiled the Mito Compendium
Promoted Confucianism in education
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