Tsuchiya Masanao

Tsuchiya Masanao served as a member of the rôjû for over thirty years, through the reigns of Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, Ienobu, and Ietsugu.[1]

He previously served as Kyoto shoshidai from 1685/9/23 to 1687/10/13, before being named to the rôjû in 1687.

In 1705, Tsuchiya was named Chôsen goyô, meaning he was appointed to be the primary member of the rôjû to liaise with the Sô clan lords of Tsushima domain in handling formal diplomatic relations with Joseon dynasty Korea.[1]

Preceded by
Inaba Masamichi
Kyoto shoshidai
1685-1687
Succeeded by
Naitô Shigeyori

References

  • Arai Hakuseki, Joyce Ackroyd (trans.), Told Round a Brushwood Fire, University of Tokyo Press (1979), 313n62.
  1. 1.0 1.1 Tashiro Kazui, "Chôsen tsûshinshi gyôrestu emaki no kenkyû," Chôsen gakuhô 137 (1990/10), 21.