Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu

Role / Field:

Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, head of the Nihonmatsu clan.

Born:

1552

Died:

1585-11-29

Century / Era:

1552s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu (二本松 義継; 1552–1585) or Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, son of Nihonmatsu Yoshikuni. He was the 14th head of the Nihonmatsu clan (a branch of the Hatakeyama clan) of Mutsu.

Career & Major Achievements

In 1568, Yoshitsugu was attacked by Date Terumune, the father of the famous Date Masamune, outnumbered and defeated, he pretended to surrender. In 1585, instead Yoshitsugu took Terumune as a hostage, Masamune’s forces counterattacked, and in the ensuring battle, both Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu and Date Terumune were killed.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After the death of Date Terumune at Nihonmatsu's hands, his rival Date Masamune swore revenge, which culminated in the Battle of Hitotoribashi. In 1588, during the attack of Koriyama castle by Date Masamune, the sons of Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu set the Koriyama castle on fire and fled to Ashina clan at Kurokawa Castle.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1552: Birth of Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu — Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, head of the Nihonmatsu clan.
2. 1568: 1568 Milestone — In 1568, Yoshitsugu was attacked by Date Terumune, the father of the famous Date Masamune, outnumbered and defeated, he pretended to surrender.
3. 1585 (1585-11-29): Passing & Historical Legacy — Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu passed away on 1585-11-29, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
4. 1588: 1588 Milestone — In 1588, during the attack of Koriyama castle by Date Masamune, the sons of Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu set the Koriyama castle on fire and fled to Ashina clan at Kurokawa Castle.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu

True or False: “Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu survived his confrontation with Date Terumune in 1568 by defeating him decisively.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): In 1568, he was attacked by Date Terumune, outnumbered and defeated, forcing him to pretend surrender.

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