Amago Haruhisa
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Amago.
Amago Haruhisa (尼子 晴久, March 8, 1514 – January 9, 1561) was a daimyō warlord in the Izumo Province, Chūgoku region of western Japan. He was the second son of Amago Masahisa. Initially named Akihisa (詮久), he changed his name to Haruhisa in 1541 after Ashikaga Yoshiharu offered to let him use a kanji character from his name.[1]
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Amago Haruhisa | |
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尼子晴久 | |
Head of Amago clan | |
In office 1538–1561 | |
Preceded by | Amago Tsunehisa |
Succeeded by | Amago Yoshihisa |
Personal details | |
Born | March 8, 1514 Izumo Province |
Died | January 9, 1561 (aged 46) Gassantoda Castle |
Nationality | Japanese |
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Relatives | Amago Tsunehisa (grandfather) Amago Kunihisa (first cousin) Amago Katsuhisa (brother) |
Nickname(s) | Saburoshirō (三郎四郎) Akihisa (詮久) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Amago clan |
Rank | Daimyō (Lord) |
Unit | Amago clan |
Battles/wars | Siege of Koriyama (1540-1541) Siege of Gassantoda Castle (1542-1543) |
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