Kikkawa Hiroie
Japanese daimyō and military leader
Born
December 7th, 1561
463 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 1626
398 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1561, served as a daimyō in the late Sengoku period. Played a significant role in military and political affairs, particularly in the service of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. His contributions extended to command in battles and governance of territories in Japan. In 1590, was integral in the Siege of Odawara, where territories were consolidated under Hideyoshi’s rule. After Hideyoshi's death, maintained loyalty to the Toyotomi faction during the ensuing turmoil.
Commanded forces in the Siege of Odawara
Governed territories under Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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