Nakagawa Hidenari

Japanese daimyō during the Sengoku period

Nakagawa Hidenari - Japanese daimyō during the Sengoku period
Born

1570
455 years ago

Died

September 9th, 1612
412 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

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Served as a powerful daimyō during the late Sengoku period. Governed the Nakagawa Domain in Mino Province. Developed significant military and administrative strategies. Engaged in various battles contributing to the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate. His rule was marked by efforts to stabilize his domain and relationships with other daimyōs. After death in 1612, legacy continued through descendants and regional governance.

Governed the Nakagawa Domain

Engaged in territorial battles

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