Katsura Hirozumi

Katsura Hirozumi (桂 広澄, ? – 1524) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.

Katsura Hirozumi
Native name	桂 広澄
Born	? Aki Province
Died	1524 Katsura castle
Commands	Katsura Castle

In this Japanese name, the surname is Fukubara.

Hirozumi's relative Saka Hirohide rebelled against Mōri Motonari, as Hirohide was dissatisfied with Motonari's succession to the family headship.^[1][2] However, the rebellion ended in failure .^[1][2] He took responsibility for the conflict and committed seppuku, even though Motonari never pursued for his responsibility for the matter.^[2][1] His son Katsura Motozumi became one of the most important retainers of the Mōri clan.^[3] Motozumi served Motonari and Mōri Terumoto until his death.^[4]

References

1. "桂城跡（吉田町" (in Japanese). Akitakata city official. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
2. "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「桂広澄」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
3. "洞雲寺" (in Japanese). Hiroshima Tourism Association. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
4. Nihon Jōkaku Taikei Vol.13 Hiroshima, Okayama. Tokyo: 新人物往来社. 1980. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9784404009982.