Murayama Tōan

Deceased Person

0017 – 1619

85

Who was Murayama Tōan?

Murayama Tōan Antonio was a 17th-century Japanese governor of the city of Nagasaki. He was born in Nagoya from a humble background, and he was a Christian. He played an important role in the handling of "Nanban trade" in Nagasaki with Christian powers, and led an invasion to Taiwan, before being executed for his Christian faith.

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Born
0017
Died
1619

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on July 23, 2013

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