Hori Naotora
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- In this Japanese name, the family name is Hori.
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| In office 1861 – 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Hori Naotake |
| Succeeded by | Hori Naoakira |
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| In office 1867 – 1868 |
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| Born | September 26, 1836 Edo, Japan |
| Died | February 10, 1868 (aged 31) Edo Castle, Edo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Hori Naotora (堀直虎 Hori Naotora?); (September 26, 1836-February 10, 1868) was a samurai of the late Edo period who served as daimyo of Susaka han (Echigo Province; 12,000 koku). Working in various positions throughout the Tokugawa government, he was appointed as Foreign Affairs Magistrate and wakadoshiyori in late 1867, dying suddenly in Edo Castle a little over a month later, in January 1868.
Following his death, he was succeeded by his brother Naoakira.
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- Hori daimyo bios (in Japanese)
| Preceded by Hori Naotake |
13th Lord of Susaka 1861-1868 |
Succeeded by Hori Naoakira |
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