Daidōji Masashige
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Daidōji Masashige (大道寺 政繁, 1533 – 1590) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of the Go-Hōjō clan.[1]
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Daidōji Masashige | |
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Native name | 大道寺 政繁 |
Born | 1533 |
Died | August 18, 1590 Kawagoe |
Commands held | Matsuida Castle, Kawagoe Castle |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Daidōji.
In 1590, when Siege of Odawara began, Matsuida Castle Masashige was defending was surrounded by Toyotomi's large army, and he decided to surrender.[1][2] After the Siege of Odawara, he was ordered to seppuku by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.[1][3]
His grave is at Hoda Temple near the Matsuida Castle.[4]