noun
governor of a feudal domain (1869-1871)
Historical term for the official appointed to govern a domain during the brief period after the Meiji Restoration, before the abolition of the domains in 1871. Also referred to as 知藩事.
See also: 知藩事
明治2年、各藩に藩知事が置かれた。
In 1869, a governor was appointed for each feudal domain.
藩知事は旧藩
The former domain lords were often appointed as governors.