In the same war, the Prussian Edward Schnell served the Aizu domain as a military instructor and procurer of weapons. He was granted the Japanese name Hiramatsu Buhei (平松武兵衛), which inverted the characters of the daimyo's name Matsudaira. Hiramatsu (Schnell) was given the right to wear swords, as well as a residence in the castle town of Wakamatsu, a Japanese wife, and retainers. In many contemporary references, he is portrayed wearing a Japanese kimono, overcoat, and swords, with Western riding trousers and boots. COUNT 5
QSN1 What nationality was Edward Schnell? ANS1 Prussian QSN2 What duties did Edward Schnell have? ANS2 military instructor and procurer of weapons QSN3 Who did Edward Schnell work for? ANS3 the Aizu domain QSN4 What was Edward Schnell's Japanese name? ANS4 Hiramatsu Buhei QSN5 Where did Edward Schnell live? ANS5 Wakamatsu