Lady Saigō

Japanese concubine of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Lady Saigō - Japanese concubine of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Born

1552
473 years ago

Died

July 1st, 1589
436 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

Links & References

Served as a concubine to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent daimyo during the Sengoku period. Played a significant role in the political landscape of Japan through this relationship. Contributed to the consolidation of power that characterized Hideyoshi's era, which led to the unification of Japan under his rule. The connection with Hideyoshi positioned her within the intricate court dynamics of the period and influenced various social and political interactions.

Served as the concubine of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Influenced the political sphere during Hideyoshi's rule

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