Kōriki Kiyonaga
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Kōriki Kiyonaga (高力 清長, 1530 – March 12, 1608) was a Japanese daimyō during the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods. A native of Mikawa Province, Kiyonaga served the Tokugawa clan during its battles, until 1600. In Mikawa, he served as one of Tokugawa Ieyasu "three magistrates" (san-bugyō).
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Kōriki Kiyonaga | |
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高力 清長 | |
Lord of Iwatsuki | |
In office 1590–1600 | |
Succeeded by | Kōriki Tadafusa |
Personal details | |
Born | 1530 Mikawa Province, Japan |
Died | March 12, 1608 Edo, Japan |
Spouse | A daughter of Abe Michikane |
Nickname | "Buddha Kōriki" |
Military service | |
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Rank | Bugyō |
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Commands | Iwatsuki Domain |
Battles/wars | Siege of Terabe (1558) Siege of Marune (1560) Battle of Azukizaka (1564) Siege of Kakegawa (1569) Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584) Siege of Odawara (1590) |
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Together with Amano Yasukage and Honda Shigetsugu. Yasukage was known for his patience, Shigetsugu for his fortitude, and Kiyonaga for his leniency; this leniency earned him the nickname of "Buddha Kōriki" (Hotoke Kōriki 仏高力).[1]