Mōri Takachika

Mōri Takachika (毛利 敬親, March 5, 1819 – May 17, 1871) was the 13th daimyo of Chōshū Domain. His domain was a traditional enemy of the Tokugawa shogunate, and he became a key player in its downfall during the Bakumatsu period. He was also the first daimyo to return his lands to the Emperor during the abolition of the han system. He was later allowed to use a character from the name of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyoshi and changed his name to Yoshichika (慶親).

Mōri Takachika
Photograph of Mōri Takachika
Native name
毛利 敬親
Other name(s)Mōri Yoshichika
BornMarch 5, 1819
DiedMay 17, 1871 (aged 52)
Allegiance Chōshū Domain
Imperial Court
Battles/warsKinmon incident
Boshin War
ChildrenMōri Motonori
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