Japan: Tokugawa Mitsukini (11 July 1628 - 14 January 1701), Daimyo of Mito (r. 1661-1691). Illustration, c. late 19th century. Tokugawa Mitsukuni, also known as Mito Komon and born Chomaru, was an important daimyo known for his influence in the politics of the early Edo period. The third son of Tokugawa Yorifusa (who in turn was the eleventh son of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu), Mitsukuni succeeded him to become the second daimyo of the Mito Domain. He was responsible for assembling scholars to compile a concise record of Japanese history, which was called 'Dai Nihonshi'. He is venerated as a kami.

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