Katakura Kenkichi
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was a Japanese nobleman of the Meiji era. Kenkichi would have been the fifteenth Katakura Kojūrō
. Served as chief priest of Aoba Shrine
, in Sendai. Held the title of baron
.
Katakura Kojuro
was the common name of the head of the Japanese Katakura clan, who served as senior retainers to the Date clan. Following the Date clan's move into Sendai han, they were granted holdings at Shiroishi Castle , which they held through the start of the Meiji Era...
. Served as chief priest of Aoba Shrine
Aoba Shrine
is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, near the site of the former Aoba Castle. Its current chief priest is Katakura Shigenobu.-External links:*...
, in Sendai. Held the title of baron
Baron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
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External links
- Katakura family tree (in Japanese)