Mōri Takachika
Mōri Takachika | |
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| Native name | 毛利 敬親 |
| Other name(s) | Mōri Yoshichika |
| Born | March 5, 1819 |
| Died | May 17, 1871 (aged 52) |
| Allegiance | Chōshū Domain Imperial Court |
| Battles / wars | Kinmon incident Boshin War |
| Children | Mōri Motonori |
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).