Kōsaka Masanobu
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Kōsaka.
Kōsaka Masanobu (高坂 昌信) also known as Kasuga Toratsuna (春日 虎綱, 1527 – June 12, 1578) was a Japanese samurai warrior of the Sengoku period. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen".[1] He is often credited as the original author of Kōyō Gunkan, which records the history of the Takeda family and their military tactics.[2]
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Kōsaka Masanobu | |
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高坂 昌信 | |
Lord of Kaizu | |
In office 1543–1578 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1527 |
Died | June 12, 1578 (aged 51) |
Nickname | "Kosaka Danjo" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Takeda clan |
Commands | Kaizu castle |
Battles/wars | Shinano Campaign Battles of Kawanakajima Kozuke Campaign Suruga Campaign Odawara Campaign Battle of Mikatagahara Battle of Nagashino |
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