Kitajō_Takahiro

Kitajō Takahiro

Kitajō Takahiro

Japanese samurai

Kitajō Takahiro (北条 高広, 1517? – 1587?), also known as Mōri Takahiro, was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1]

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In this Japanese name, the surname is Matsuda.

In 1563, he was appointed castle lord of Maebashi Castle, which was a strategically important castle for the Uesugi clan. Thereafter, he helped the Uesugi clan's military affairs in Kantō Province.[2][1] At the Siege of Otate, he supported Uesugi Kagetora with his son Kitajō Hirotaka.[3] Hirotaka was seriously injured and died in a fierce battle at Odate Castle.[3] Kitajō castle was attacked and captured by Uesugi Kagekatsu.[4] Later, Takahiro became a vassal of Takigawa Kazumasu.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「北条高広」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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    "前橋城跡" (in Japanese). MAEBASHI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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    Jōshinetsu no Meijō wo Auku Niigatahen. Tokyo: 吉川弘文庫. 2016. p. 79. ISBN 9784642082877.
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    "柏崎市名所案内「北条城跡(きたじょうじょうせき)」" (in Japanese). Kashiwazaki city official. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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    "北条城（読み）きたじょうじょう 日本の城がわかる事典「北条城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 20 October 2021.


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