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| nationality=Japanese
| nationality=Japanese
| order=[[Hiroshima Domain|Lord of Hiroshima]]
| order=[[Hiroshima Domain|Lord of Hiroshima]]
| term_start=1869
| term_start=June 17, 1869
| term_end=1871
| term_end=July 14, 1871
| predecessor= [[Asano Nagamichi]]
| predecessor= [[Asano Nagamichi]]
| successor= none
| successor= none
| birth_date= 1842
| birth_date=August 28, 1842
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| birth_place= [[Hiroshima, Hiroshima]], [[Japan]]
| death_date= 1937
| death_date=February 1, 1937
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'''{{nihongo|Asano Nagakoto|浅野長勲|}}''' (August 28, 1842-February 1, 1937) was a ''[[daimyō]]'' of [[Hiroshima Domain]] following the [[Meiji Restoration]], was a Japanese politician and diplomat of the [[Meiji period]], and was one of the last surviving Japanese ''daimyō'' ([[Hayashi Tadataka]] and [[Wakebe Mitsunori]] outlived him).
[[Marquis]] {{nihongo|'''Asano Nagakoto'''|{{linktext|浅野}} {{linktext|長勲}}||August 28, 1842 – February 1, 1937}} was a ''[[daimyō]]'' of [[Hiroshima Domain]] for a short time after the [[Meiji Restoration]]. For the rest of the [[Meiji period]], he was a politician and diplomat, and was one of the last surviving Japanese ''daimyō'' ([[Hayashi Tadataka]] and [[Wakebe Mitsunori]] outlived him).


==Biography==
Adopted by [[Asano Nagamichi]], he served as assistant to his adoptive father through the 1860s, and attended many of the meetings and events surrounding the restoration of Imperial rule, and as such was one of many who advised the [[shogun]] [[Tokugawa Yoshinobu]] to return power to the [[Emperor of Japan]]. Unlike many from domains such as [[Satsuma Domain|Satsuma]] and [[Chōshū Domain|Chōshū]], however, Asano was opposed to taking military action against the shogunate.
Adopted by his uncle [[Asano Nagamichi]], he served as assistant to his adoptive father through the 1860s, and attended many of the meetings and events surrounding the restoration of Imperial rule, and as such was one of many who advised the ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Tokugawa Yoshinobu]] to return power to the [[Emperor of Japan]]. Unlike many from domains such as [[Satsuma Domain|Satsuma]] and [[Chōshū Domain|Chōshū]], however, Asano was opposed to taking military action against the shogunate. His childhood name was Kiyotsuchi (喜代槌) later Tamegoro (為五郎).


Nagakoto became the twelfth ''daimyō'' of Hiroshima in 1869 upon Nagamichi's retirement. The domains (''[[han (Japan)|han]]'') were [[Abolition of the han system|abolished]] in 1871, but Asano was granted the title of [[Marquis]] (''kōshaku'') under the ''[[Kazoku]]'' system of peerage which was instituted at that time.
Nagakoto became the twelfth ''daimyō'' of Hiroshima in 1869 upon Nagamichi's retirement. The domains (''[[han (Japan)|han]]'') were [[Abolition of the han system|abolished]] in 1871, but Asano was granted the title of [[Marquis]] (''kōshaku'') under the ''[[kazoku]]'' system of peerage which was instituted at that time.


He became a member of the [[Genrōin]] (Chamber of Elders) in 1880, was appointed ambassador to Italy two years later, and served in the [[House of Peers]] for a time as well. Though living and serving in Tokyo, he worked to support industry and other enterprises in his home area, newly dubbed [[Hiroshima Prefecture]].
He became a member of the [[Genrōin]] (Chamber of Elders) in 1880, was appointed ambassador to Italy two years later, and served in the [[House of Peers (Japan)|House of Peers]] for a time as well. Though living and serving in Tokyo, he worked to support industry and other enterprises in his home area, newly dubbed [[Hiroshima Prefecture]].


The Asano Library (now the Hiroshima Central City Library) opened in 1926, and Asano died in 1937 at the age of 96.
The Asano Library (now the Hiroshima Central City Library) opened in 1926, and Asano died in 1937 at the age of 96.


==Family==
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* Father: Asano Tsutomo
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* Mother: daughter of Sawa Yoshimoto
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* Adoptive Father: [[Asano Nagamichi]]
* Wife: Yamanouchi Tsunahime, daughter of Yamanouchi Toyoteru, 13th Daimyo of [[Tosa Domain]]
* Adopted Children:
** Asano Nagamichi
** Asano Nagaatsu (1843–1873)
** Mashiko married Matsura Atsushi
** [[Asano Nagayuki]], his cousin (son of his uncle Asano Toshitsugu)


== References ==
== References ==
* ''Much of this article is derived from a translation of the corresponding article on the Japanese Wikipedia.''
* ''Much of this article is derived from a translation of the corresponding article on the Japanese Wikipedia.''
* Frederic, Louis (2002). "Japan Encyclopedia." Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
* Frederic, Louis (2002). ''Japan Encyclopedia''. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.


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Latest revision as of 11:22, 29 April 2024

In this Japanese name, the surname is Asano.
Asano Nagakoto
Lord of Hiroshima
In office
June 17, 1869 – July 14, 1871
Preceded byAsano Nagamichi
Succeeded bynone
Personal details
BornAugust 28, 1842
Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
DiedFebruary 1, 1937

Marquis Asano Nagakoto (浅野 長勲, August 28, 1842 – February 1, 1937) was a daimyō of Hiroshima Domain for a short time after the Meiji Restoration. For the rest of the Meiji period, he was a politician and diplomat, and was one of the last surviving Japanese daimyō (Hayashi Tadataka and Wakebe Mitsunori outlived him).

Biography

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Adopted by his uncle Asano Nagamichi, he served as assistant to his adoptive father through the 1860s, and attended many of the meetings and events surrounding the restoration of Imperial rule, and as such was one of many who advised the shōgun Tokugawa Yoshinobu to return power to the Emperor of Japan. Unlike many from domains such as Satsuma and Chōshū, however, Asano was opposed to taking military action against the shogunate. His childhood name was Kiyotsuchi (喜代槌) later Tamegoro (為五郎).

Nagakoto became the twelfth daimyō of Hiroshima in 1869 upon Nagamichi's retirement. The domains (han) were abolished in 1871, but Asano was granted the title of Marquis (kōshaku) under the kazoku system of peerage which was instituted at that time.

He became a member of the Genrōin (Chamber of Elders) in 1880, was appointed ambassador to Italy two years later, and served in the House of Peers for a time as well. Though living and serving in Tokyo, he worked to support industry and other enterprises in his home area, newly dubbed Hiroshima Prefecture.

The Asano Library (now the Hiroshima Central City Library) opened in 1926, and Asano died in 1937 at the age of 96.

Family

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  • Father: Asano Tsutomo
  • Mother: daughter of Sawa Yoshimoto
  • Adoptive Father: Asano Nagamichi
  • Wife: Yamanouchi Tsunahime, daughter of Yamanouchi Toyoteru, 13th Daimyo of Tosa Domain
  • Adopted Children:
    • Asano Nagamichi
    • Asano Nagaatsu (1843–1873)
    • Mashiko married Matsura Atsushi
    • Asano Nagayuki, his cousin (son of his uncle Asano Toshitsugu)

References

[edit]
  • Much of this article is derived from a translation of the corresponding article on the Japanese Wikipedia.
  • Frederic, Louis (2002). Japan Encyclopedia. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
Preceded by 12th and last (Asano) Daimyō of Hiroshima
1869–1871 		Succeeded by
none, as Hiroshima domain was transformed into a modern Prefecture
Preceded by 27th family head of the Asano clan of Hiroshima
1869–1871 		Succeeded by
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