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
In 1869, a governor was appointed for each feudal domain.
The former domain lords were often appointed as governors.
Compound of 藩 (domain) and 知事 (governor), coined during the early Meiji period.