Ikoma Chikamasa
Japanese daimyō and military leader
Born
1526
499 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1603
422 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Japan
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Served as a daimyō during the Sengoku period in Japan. Held significant influence and control over the Kōzuki domain. Participated in multiple military campaigns, aligning with powerful clans of the time. Established a legacy that continued through his descendants in the region. Died in 1603, leaving behind a notable historical footprint in Japanese feudal history.
Controlled the Kōzuki domain
Participated in the Siege of Takamatsu
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