Matsudaira Yoshinaga
松平慶永
16th lord of Fukui (Echizen) domain (1828–1890); last major lord of Fukui; reformist daimyo and political figure in the Meiji era
About
Matsudaira Yoshinaga (1828–1890), also known as Matsudaira Shungaku, was the sixteenth and last major lord of Fukui (Echizen) domain. One of the 'Four Wise Lords' of the late Edo period, he sought to reform the shogunate from within during the bakumatsu crisis. After the Meiji Restoration he served in various government roles. He is enshrined at Fukui Jinja in Fukui City.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fukui Shrine 福井神社 | Fukui |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Matsudaira Yoshinaga in Japanese mythology?
Matsudaira Yoshinaga (松平慶永) is 16th lord of Fukui (Echizen) domain (1828–1890); last major lord of Fukui; reformist daimyo and political figure in the Meiji era. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Matsudaira Yoshinaga?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Matsudaira Yoshinaga, including Fukui Shrine.
What myths involve Matsudaira Yoshinaga?
Matsudaira Yoshinaga appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as 16th lord of Fukui (Echizen) domain (1828–1890); last major lord of Fukui; reformist daimyo and political figure in the Meiji era.