Konishi Yukinaga
Japanese daimyō (1558–1600) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Konishi.
Konishi Yukinaga (小西 行長, baptized under the Portuguese personal name Agostinho; 1558 – November 6, 1600) was a Japanese daimyō who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Known as a Kirishitan daimyo, he is notable for his role as the vanguard of the Japanese invasion of Korea. During that period, he adopted a Korean Christian girl who was named Julia.[1]
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Konishi Yukinaga | |
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小西行長 | |
Daimyō of Southern Higo | |
In office 1588–1600 | |
Preceded by | Sassa Narimasa |
Succeeded by | Kato Kiyomasa |
Personal details | |
Born | Yakuro (弥九郎) 1558 Kyoto |
Died | November 6, 1600(1600-11-06) (aged 41–42) Kyoto |
Spouse | Justa |
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Relatives | Konishi Josei (brother), Konishi Yukikage (brother), Konishi Lewis (brother), Konishi Pedro (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ukita clan Toyotomi clan Western Army |
Rank | Daimyō |
Commands | Uto Castle |
Battles/wars | Siege of Takamatsu Siege of Ōta Castle Invasion of Shikoku Kyushu Campaign Korean campaign Battle of Sekigahara |
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