Hoshina Masayuki

Hoshina Masayuki (保科 正之, June 17, 1611 – February 4, 1673) was a Japanese daimyō of the early Edo period, who was the founder of what became the Matsudaira house of Aizu. He was an important figure in the politics and philosophy of the early Tokugawa shogunate.

Hoshina Masayuki
保科 正之
Hoshina Masayuki by Kanō Tan'yū, portrait at Hanitsu Jinja, Inawashiro, Fukushima
2nd Daimyō of Takatō Domain
In office
1631–1636
MonarchsShōgun
  • Tokugawa Hidetada
  • Tokugawa Iemitsu
Preceded byHoshina Masamitsu
Succeeded byTorii Tadaharu
1st Daimyō of Yamagata Domain
In office
1636–1643
MonarchShōgun
  • Tokugawa Iemitsu
Preceded byTorii Tadatsune
Succeeded byMatsudaira Naomoto
1st Daimyō of Aizu Domain
In office
1643–1669
MonarchsShōgun
  • Tokugawa Iemitsu
  • Tokugawa Ietsuna
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byHoshina Masatsune
Personal details
Born(1611-06-17)June 17, 1611
Edo, Japan
DiedFebruary 4, 1673(1673-02-04) (aged 61)
Spouse(s)Kikuhime, daughter of Naito Masanaga of Sanuki Domain
RelationsFather: Tokugawa Hidetada
Mother: Oshizu no Kata
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