Matsudaira Yoshikuni (Fukui)

In this Japanese name, the family name is "Matsudaira".

Matsudaira Yoshikuni (松平吉邦^?, 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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Name	Matsudaira, Yoshikuni
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Date of birth	1681
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