Mashita Nagamori

Japanese daimyō from the Sengoku period

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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