Shimazu Tadahisa

Founder of the Shimazu samurai clan, establishing a powerful lineage in Japanese history.

Quick Facts: Who was Shimazu Tadahisa?

Subject:
Shimazu Tadahisa
Known for:
Founder of the Shimazu samurai clan, establishing a powerful lineage in Japanese history.
Born:
1200
Died:
1227-08-01
Century / Era:
1200s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Shimazu Tadahisa (島津 忠久; 1179 – 1227) was the founder of the Shimazu samurai clan. Tadahisa was a son of the Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147–1199) by the sister of Hiki Yoshikazu. According to a record of his life, he was reportedly born in Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka.

Career & Major Achievements

He was initially Koremune no Tadahisa (惟宗忠久) but after being given the position of jitō (land steward) of the Shimazu Estate by Minamoto no Yoritomo, he took the name of Shimazu. He received the domain of Shioda (Shinano province) in 1186 and was then named Shugo of Satsuma province. He sent Honda Sadachika to take possession of the province in his name and accompanied Yoritomo in his expedition to Mutsu in 1189.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He went to Satsuma in 1196, subdued Hyūga and Ōsumi provinces, and built a castle in the domain of Shimazu (Hyūga) which name he also adopted. He died in 1227 and was buried in Kamakura, near his father's tomb. His descendants ran the Shimazu clan (named after him) for hundreds of years.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1147: 1147 Milestone — Tadahisa was a son of the Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147–1199) by the sister of Hiki Yoshikazu.
  2. 1179: 1179 Milestone — Shimazu Tadahisa (島津 忠久; 1179 – 1227) was the founder of the Shimazu samurai clan.
  3. 1186: 1186 Milestone — He received the domain of Shioda (Shinano province) in 1186 and was then named Shugo of Satsuma province.
  4. 1189: 1189 Milestone — He sent Honda Sadachika to take possession of the province in his name and accompanied Yoritomo in his expedition to Mutsu in 1189.
  5. 1196: 1196 Milestone — He went to Satsuma in 1196, subdued Hyūga and Ōsumi provinces, and built a castle in the domain of Shimazu (Hyūga) which name he also adopted.
  6. 1200: Birth of Shimazu Tadahisa — Founder of the Shimazu samurai clan, establishing a powerful lineage in Japanese history.
  7. 1227 (1227-08-01): Passing & Historical Legacy — Shimazu Tadahisa passed away on 1227-08-01, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shimazu Tadahisa

True or False: “Shimazu Tadahisa was born into the established Shimazu family line.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He initially took the name of Shimazu after Minamoto no Yoritomo granted him the position of jitō (land steward) of the Shimazu Estate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shimazu Tadahisa

Who was Shimazu Tadahisa and what are their primary contributions?

Founder of the Shimazu samurai clan, establishing a powerful lineage in Japanese history. Origins & Early Life: Shimazu Tadahisa (島津 忠久; 1179 – 1227) was the founder of the Shimazu samurai clan. Tadahisa was a son of the Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147–1199) by the sister of Hiki Yoshikazu. According to a record of his life, he was reportedly born in Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka.

When was Shimazu Tadahisa born and during which historical era did they live?

Shimazu Tadahisa was born on 1200 and passed away on 1227-08-01. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1200 Chrono-Archive.

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