Hosokawa Tadatoshi

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Hosokawa Tadatoshi
Lord of Kokura
In office
1620–1633
Preceded by Hosokawa Tadaoki
Succeeded by Ogasawara Tadazane
Lord of Kumamoto
In office
1633–1641
Preceded by Katō Tadahiro
Succeeded by Hosokawa Mitsunao
Personal details
Born (1586-12-21)December 21, 1586
Died April 26, 1641(1641-04-26) (aged 54)
Nationality Japanese
Spouse(s) Ogasawara Chiyo

Hosokawa Tadatoshi (細川 忠利?, December 21, 1586 – April 26, 1641) was a Japanese daimyo of the early Edo period, who ruled the Kumamoto Domain. He was a patron of the martial artist Miyamoto Musashi.

Tadatoshi's grave is in Kumamoto. His Grandfather was Hosokawa Fujitaka

Gallery [edit]

Preceded by
Hosokawa Tadaoki
Lord of Kokura
1620-1633
Succeeded by
Ogasawara Tadazane
Preceded by
Katō Tadahiro
Lord of Kumamoto
1633-1641
Succeeded by
Hosokawa Mitsunao

References [edit]

  • Harris, Victor (1974). Introduction to A Book of Five Rings. New York: Overlook Press.