Date Yoshikuni

Who was Date Yoshikuni?

Date Yoshikuni was a Japanese daimyo lord of the late Edo period. He was the 29th generation head of the Date clan and 11th daimyo of Sendai Domain. He is known primarily his role as commander-in-chief of the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei during the Boshin War of the Meiji restoration.

During his tenure he was also known by his courtesy title,Mutsu no Kami. His poetic name was Rakuzan-ko