Ogasawara Shōsai

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ogasawara Shōsai

Role / Field:

Samurai known for defending honor by killing Hosokawa Gracia.

Born:

1547

Died:

1600-08-25

Century / Era:

1547s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Ogasawara Shōsai (Japanese: 小笠原 少斎; died 1600) is most famous for killing Hosokawa Gracia to protect her honor when Ishida Mitsunari attempted to take her hostage.

Career & Major Achievements

Afterwards, he and the rest of the household then committed seppuku and burned their mansion down.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1547: Birth of Ogasawara Shōsai — Samurai known for defending honor by killing Hosokawa Gracia.
2. 1600 (1600-08-25): Passing & Historical Legacy — Ogasawara Shōsai passed away on 1600-08-25, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ogasawara Shōsai

True or False: “Ogasawara Shōsai was primarily a scholar who lived through the Edo period.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He was a samurai whose most famous actions occurred during periods of intense conflict leading up to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

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