Japanese Samurai (1531–1575) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hara Masatane (原 昌胤, 1531 – June 29, 1575) was a senior retainer of the Takeda clan during the late Sengoku period of Japanese history. He was known as one of the 'Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen'.[1]
Hara Masatane | |
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Painting of Hapanese samurai, Hara Masatane, possibly painted in the 1550’s | |
| Native name | 原 昌胤 |
| Born | 1531 |
| Died | June 29, 1575 |
| Allegiance | Takeda clan |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Mimasetoge (1569) Battle of Nagashino (1575) |
| Relations | Hara Toratane |
He was present at the Battle of Mimasetoge in 1569 and was killed in the forefront of the fighting in the Battle of Nagashino in 1575.
Masatane was a relative of Hara Toratane, though from a different branch of the family, and was also a skilled commander.
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