Natsuka Masaie

Japanese daimyō during the Sengoku period

Natsuka Masaie - Military & Warriors born 1562
Born

1562
464 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Japan

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A significant military leader during the Sengoku period, commanded forces for the Takeda clan. Participated in battles that shaped the region's power dynamics. Played a pivotal role in various conflicts, gaining recognition as a formidable strategist. Ultimately, aligned with forces seeking unification under Tokugawa Ieyasu, leading to participation in the Battle of Sekigahara where legacy was cemented.

Commanded Takeda clan forces

Participated in the Battle of Sekigahara

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