Mashita Nagamori
Japanese daimyō from the Sengoku period
Born
1545
480 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 1615
409 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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A daimyō during the Sengoku period, Nagamori governed the Mizuho region. As a feudal lord, Nagamori participated in regional conflicts, aligning with various factions. His military engagements linked him to prominent figures of the era, influencing territorial control and power dynamics. In 1615, following the fall of Toyotomi Hideyori, the political landscape shifted notably. Nagamori's reign underscored the challenges faced by daimyōs balancing power, loyalty, and military strategy. His legacy reflects the complexities of samurai leadership and the governance of feudal Japan.
Governed the Mizuho region
Participated in Sengoku period conflicts
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