Shimazu Tadayoshi (2nd)

Shimazu Tadayoshi

Shimazu Tadayoshi (島津忠義) (May 22, 1840 – December 26, 1897) was a Japanese daimyo of the late Edo period, who ruled the Satsuma Domain as its 11th and final lord. During his tenure, much of the political power in Satsuma was held by his father, Hisamitsu.

Progeny

• Legal wife: Teruko, died in childbirth 1869
  • 1 daughter
• Second wife: Yasuko, died in childbirth 1879
  • 1 son
• Third wife: Sumiko, died 1886
• Concubine: Sumako Yamazaki, 1850-1927
  • 12 children including Chikako Shimazu {1879-1956}-wife of Prince Kuni Kuniyoshi, grandparents of the current Emperor
• Concubine: Ku Hishikari, died 1960
  • 5 children

References

• Mainichi Shimbun. 日本の肖像―旧皇族・華族秘蔵アルバム〈第8巻〉 ISBN 462060318X