Natsuka Masaie
Japanese daimyō during the Sengoku period
Born
1562
463 years ago
Died
November 8th, 1600
424 years ago — 38 years old
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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