Matsura Shigenobu (Japanese Daimyo)

Last modified: 2023-06-10 by zachary harden
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Born: 1549
Died: 1614

Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 February 2023

In 1587, he and his father Takanobu participated in Hideyoshi's pacification of Kyushu, and were relieved of their 63,200 goku Iki province. He participated in Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea and established himself as a modern feudal lord. He conducted trade with the Netherlands and England and laid the foundation for Hirado's prosperity. The three circles are the "Matsuura three-star" family emblem which represent the Grand Shogun, the Left Shogun, and the Right Shogun. The war banner has red background with white three circles above two white horizontal stripes. The three circles are the "Matsuura three-star" family emblem which represent the Grand Shogun, the Left Shogun, and the Right Shogun.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 February 2023

See also:

• Japan
• Daimyo flags, 15th - 17th century
• Chikugo
• Hizen