Hōjō Tsunashige
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Hōjō Tsunashige (北条 綱成, 1515 – June 11, 1587) or Hōjō Tsunanari also known as "Jio Hachiman", was a samurai commander with great skill under the Hōjō clan. The brother in law of Hōjō Ujiyasu. Around the Kantō region, he fought in many battles supporting the Hōjō, also contributing to the expansion of the domain of Hōjō, he was well known for his fighting skill and also an excellent diplomat.[1]
Quick Facts Lord of Tamanawa Castle, Preceded by ...
Hōjō Tsunashige | |
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北条 綱成 | |
Lord of Tamanawa Castle | |
In office 1542–1587 | |
Preceded by | Hōjō Tamemasa |
Succeeded by | Hōjō Ujishige |
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Born | Katsuchiyo 1515 |
Died | June 11, 1587(1587-06-11) (aged 71–72) Tamanawa Castle, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan |
Relations | Hōjō Tamemasa (step father) Hōjō Ujitsuna (father in law) Hōjō Ujiyasu (brother in law) |
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Nickname | "Jio Hachiman"[1] |
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Allegiance | Later Hōjō clan |
Rank | Commander |
Commands | Tamanawa Castle Kawagoe Castle Fukazawa Castle |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Hōjō.