Asano Naganori

ModernEmperorJapan1667 — 1701

Daimyo whose seppuku sparked the 47 Ronin incident.

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Quick Facts

Born

1667

Died

1701

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)61

Political (20%)43

Influence (20%)74

Legacy (20%)64

Leadership (15%)36

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score56.7

Asano Naganori — Complete Timeline

1675 AD

Appointment as Daimyo of Ako DomainPolitical Action

Naganori inherited the Ako domain in Harima Province at age eight. He became daimyo of the 53,000 koku domain, which he ruled until his death. His administration was marked by financial difficulties.

InheritanceAko DomainDaimyo

Impact: regional

1701 AD

Seppuku at Edo CastleOther◆ Major

Asano Naganori was ordered to commit seppuku after attacking Kira Yoshinaka within Edo Castle. The attack was a response to Kira's insults. Naganori's death left his domain leaderless and his samurai masterless.

SeppukuEdo Castle47 Ronin

Impact: nationaltragic

Attack on Kira YoshinakaPolitical Action◆ Major

Naganori drew his sword and attacked Kira Yoshinaka in the corridors of Edo Castle. The attack failed to kill Kira but violated shogunate law. This incident led to Naganori's arrest and subsequent seppuku.

AttackEdo CastleKira

Impact: nationaldestructive

Confiscation of Ako DomainPolitical Action◆ Major

After Naganori's seppuku, the Tokugawa shogunate confiscated the Ako domain, rendering his samurai masterless ronin. This act set the stage for the revenge plot led by Oishi Yoshio.

Domain ConfiscationRoninAko

Impact: nationaldestructive