was a
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noble
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and the ''
daimyō
were powerful Japanese magnates, feudal lords who, from the 10th century to the early Meiji era, Meiji period in the middle 19th century, ruled most of Japan from their vast hereditary land holdings. They were subordinate to the shogun and no ...
'' and head of the of Japan during the
Edo period
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in the early 17th century.
Life
His Childhood name was Kumamaro (熊麿). Kyōgoku Tadataka was a member and head of the powerful
Kyōgoku clan
The were a Japanese ''daimyō'' and samurai clan which rose to prominence during the Sengoku and Edo periods. The clan descend from the Uda Genji through the Sasaki clan.Papinot, Jacques. (2003)''Nobiliare du Japon'', pp. 27–28./ref> The ...
who claimed their noble descent from
Emperor Uda
was the 59th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 宇多天皇 (59)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Uda's reign spanned the years from 887 through 897.
Traditional narrative
Name and legacy
Befor ...
(868–897). He was the son of
Kyōgoku Takatsugu
was a ''daimyō'' (military feudal lord) of Ōmi Province and Wakasa Province during the late Sengoku period of History of Japan, Japan's history.Edmond Papinot, Papinot, Edmond. (2003)''Nobiliare du Japon'', pp. 27–28./ref>
Biography
His chi ...
and his concubine. His paternal grandfather was
Kyōgoku Takayoshi.
Kyōgoku Tadataka is best known for his participation in the
Tokugawa clan
The is a Japanese dynasty which produced the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868 during the Edo period. It was formerly a powerful ''daimyō'' family. They nominally descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and were a branch of ...
s 1615 military
campaign for Osaka where he commanded 2,000 troops in service to the Tokugawas. During this campaign, he successfully led a flanking maneuver against the defenders of
Osaka Castle
is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi–Momoyama period.
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in the Shigino area northeast of the castle together with
Ishikawa Tadafusa and fellow clan member
Kyōgoku Takatomo. This maneuver was instrumental in the Tokugawa victory.
Later from 1620 to 1629, Kyōgoku Tadataka is recorded as having spent ninety two thousand ''
koku
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'' on the re-construction of
Osaka Castle
is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi–Momoyama period.
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Marriage and Descendants
Kyōgoku Tadataka was married to the fourth daughter of
Matsudaira Tadanao. In 1607, he married the fourth daughter of
Tokugawa Hidetada
was the second ''shōgun'' of the Tokugawa dynasty, who ruled from 1605 until his abdication in 1623. He was the third son of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Early life (1579–1593)
Tokugawa Hidetada was born to Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Lady Saigō on May ...
, a marriage which did not produce any heirs. As such, the lands and assets of the family should have reverted to the ruling ''
shōgun
, officially , was the title of the military rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868. Nominally appointed by the Emperor, shoguns were usually the de facto rulers of the country, except during parts of the Kamak ...
''. However, the
bakufu
, officially , was the title of the military rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868. Nominally appointed by the Emperor, shoguns were usually the de facto rulers of the country, except during parts of the Kamak ...
acted to continue his line by posthumously designating
Kyōgoku Takakazu as an heir. Takakazu was Tadataka's nephew, the son of his brother Takamasa. Tadakazu was initially
enfeoffed at
Tatsuno (50,000 ''koku'') in
Harima Province
or Banshū (播州) was a province of Japan in the part of Honshū that is the southwestern part of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture. Harima bordered on Tajima, Tanba, Settsu, Bizen, and Mimasaka Provinces. Its capital was Himeji.
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''Nobiliare du Japon'', pp. 27–28.
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Family
* Father: Kyōgoku Takatsugu
was a ''daimyō'' (military feudal lord) of Ōmi Province and Wakasa Province during the late Sengoku period of History of Japan, Japan's history.Edmond Papinot, Papinot, Edmond. (2003)''Nobiliare du Japon'', pp. 27–28./ref>
Biography
His chi ...
* Mother: Yamada-dono
* Foster Mother: Ohatsu
or (1570 – September 30, 1633) was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. She was daughter of Oichi and Nagamasa Azai, and the sister of Yodo-dono and Oeyo. Alongside her sisters, she was active in the political intrigues ...
* Wife: Hatsuhime (1602 – 1630)
* Concubine: unknown
* Daughter: Ichiko married Taga Tsuneyoshi
* Adopted Son: Kyogoku Takakazu (1619-1662)
See also
* Siege of Osaka
A siege () . is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or by well-prepared assault. Siege warfare (also called siegecrafts or poliorcetics) is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict charact ...
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Kyōgoku clan
1593 births
1637 deaths