Matsura Takanobu

Matsura Takanobu (松浦 隆信, 1529 – 1599) was a Japanese daimyō from the island of Kyushu. Takanobu was a host to the Jesuits' mission, welcoming Francis Xavier after his expulsion from , hoping this would help secure trade with the Portuguese Empire's merchants. However, when internal strife between the Christians and the Buddhists arouse in Hirado, Takanobu prohibited Christianity.Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 3: Portuguese Missionaries in Japan
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*Echoes of History 
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