Hosokawa Tadatoshi
Appearance
Hosokawa Tadatoshi | |
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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 | December 21, 1586 |
Died | April 26, 1641 | (aged 54)
Nationality | Japanese |
Spouse | 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
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This tea retreat, which was established by Hosokawa Tadatoshi, remains a popular tourist attraction
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Statue of Hosokawa Tadatoshi at Suizen-ji Jōju-en
References
- Harris, Victor (1974). Introduction to A Book of Five Rings. New York: Overlook Press.