Tōdō Takachika

Tōdō Takachika (藤堂高睦, March 28, 1667 – November 20, 1708) was a Japanese daimyō of the early Edo period. He was the 4th daimyō from the Tōdō clan to rule Tsu Domain in Ise and Iga Provinces.

Tōdō Takachika
Daimyō of Tsu
In office
1703–1708
Preceded byTōdō Takahisa
Succeeded byTōdō Takatoshi
Personal details
Born(1667-03-28)March 28, 1667
DiedNovember 20, 1708(1708-11-20) (aged 41)
NationalityJapanese

Biography

Takachika was the younger brother of Tōdō Takahisa, the 3rd daimyō of Tsu Domain. In 1703, he became daimyo upon the death of his elder brother. During his short reign, the domain suffered greatly from damaged caused by the 1703 Genroku earthquake, during which the clan's Edo residence was destroyed. The subsequent 1707 Hōei earthquake also caused massive damage in the clan's territories in Ise Province.

Takachika had two sons and one daughter, all of his children predeceased him. On his death in 1708, Tōdō Takatoshi, from the branch line of the clan at Hisai Domain was adopted as his heir and successor.

Preceded by
Tōdō Takahisa
Daimyō of Tsu
1703–1708
Succeeded by
Tōdō Takatoshi

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