Sono Motoyoshi

Sono Motoyoshi

NameSono Motoyoshi
Title21 Dec 1833 - certain 30 Oct 1905
GenderMale
Birthday1833-12-21
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Introduction

Sonō Motosachi (December 21, 1803 (Tempo 4, November 11) – October 30, 1905 (Meiji 38)) was a courtiers' noble and aristocrat (count) from the late Edo period into the Meiji era.

Life

He was born as the third son of Gonchūnagon Sonō Motonaga. He was later adopted by Sonō Man.

His marriage partner was the daughter of Koide Hidetoshi.

His children include Sonō MotoSuke, Hosokawa Toshifumi, and Sonō Shōko (a court lady of Emperor Meiji).

He was also the grandfather of Crown Princess Takamako, former Princess Kisako, Princess Yoshiko (a consort of Emperor Meiji), and Takamado Fumiko.

He died on October 30, 1905 (Meiji 38).

Genealogy

Adoptive father: Sonō Man

Father: Sonō Motonaga

Mother: Matsuura Tsuneko (daughter of Matsuura Kiyoshi)

Wife: daughter of Koide Hidetoshi

Children

Son: Sonō MotoSuke

Son: Hosokawa Toshifumi (adopted son of Hosokawa Takanaga)

Daughter: Sonō Shōko (a court lady of Emperor Meiji)

Son: Sonō Shūji (1884–1922, Navy Lieutenant Commander; died in the sinking of Shinkō Maru)

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