Hoshina Masatsune
Hoshina Masatsune (保科正経, February 1, 1647 – November 12, 1681) was the 2nd daimyō of Aizu Domain in Mutsu Province, Japan (modern-day Fukushima Prefecture). His courtesy title was Chikuzen-no-kami and Jijū, and his Court rank was Senior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade.
Hoshina Masatsune | |
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保科正経  | |
 Hoshina Masatsune portrait at Kempuku-ji, Ina, Nagano | |
| 2nd Daimyō of Aizu Domain | |
| In office 1681–1731 | |
| Monarch | Shōgun |
| Preceded by | Hoshina Masayuki |
| Succeeded by | Matsudaira Masakata |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1647 |
| Died | November 12, 1681 (aged 34) |
| Spouse(s) | Kuma, daughter of Maeda Toshitsune of Kaga Domain |
| Father | Hoshina Masayuki |
Biography
Masatsune was the fourth son of Hoshina Masayuki and became daimyō in 1669 on the retirement of his father. He understood the construction of his father's monumental grave at Hanitsu Jinja in Inawashiro in 1675. He is also known for reviving the Oyaku-en, a medicinal herbs garden which had been established by the Ashina clan during their tenure over Aizu. However, his tenure was a constant struggle against the machinations of his mother, Shoko-in (1620-1691), who wielded a strong influence and promoted less-than-qualfied relatives to various high posts, including that of karō. He was married to a daughter of Maeda Toshitsune of Kaga Domain, but had only one daughter. He adopted his younger brother, Matsudaira Masakata as his heir and died in 1681.
See also
References
- "Aizu-han" on Edo 300 HTML ) (in Japanese)
- Noguchi Shin'ichi (2005). Aizu-han. Tokyo: Gendai shokan.