Matsudaira Yoshikuni (Fukui)

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Matsudaira Yoshikuni (松平吉邦 Matsudaira Yoshikuni?) (March 2, 1681-January 20, 1722) was a Japanese daimyo of the mid Edo period who ruled the Fukui Domain. 6th son of Matsudaira Masakatsu. Born in Edo in 1681, he was first known as Katsuchiyo. Famed as a lover of sumo. Yoshikuni was also greatly praised by the 8th shogun Yoshimune for his programs of thrift.

He died in 1721 at age 41, and was succeeded by his brother Munemasa.

Preceded by
Matsudaira Yoshinori		 6th (Matsudaira) Lord of Fukui
1710-1721		 Succeeded by
Matsudaira Munemasa

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