Mōri Takamoto
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Mōri.
Mōri Takamoto (毛利 隆元, 1523 – September 18, 1563) was a daimyō (feudal lord) of Aki Province during Japan's Sengoku period. He was the eldest legitimate son of Mōri Motonari.
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Mōri Takamoto | |
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毛利隆元 | |
Head of Mōri clan | |
In office 1557–1563 | |
Preceded by | Mōri Motonari |
Succeeded by | Mōri Terumoto |
Personal details | |
Born | 1523 Sarukake castle, Aki Province |
Died | September 18, 1563 (aged 40 or 41) Yoshida, Aki Province |
Children | Mōri Terumoto |
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Nickname | Shōnotarō (少輔太郎) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Imperial House of Japan Amago clan Ōuchi clan Mōri clan |
Rank | Daimyō (Lord) |
Unit | Mōri clan |
Battles/wars | Battle of Miyajima (1555) Siege of Moji (1561) |
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