Asano, Naganori b. September 28, 1667 d. April 21, 1701 Japanese daimyo lord whose death was avenged by the 47 ronin and inspired the legendary story of the 47 ronin. He was the daimyo of Ako Prefecture, and the "takumi no kami" of the imperial court. After being insulted by the high ranking koke (master of etiquette) Kira because Naganori Asano was refusing to pay him any gratuities for his services in teaching him court etiquette, Asano drew out his katana sword and cut Kira. For that assault on a servant of the Shogun, Asano was disgraced and...[Read More] (Bio by: Ki No Ronin) Sengaku-ji Temple Cemetery, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
b. September 28, 1667 d. April 21, 1701