Ōtani Yoshitsugu
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Ōtani Yoshitsugu (大谷 吉継, 1558 or 1565 – October 21, 1600) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. He was also known by his court title Junior Assistant Minister of Justice or Gyōbu-shōyū (刑部少輔). He was born in 1558 to a father who was said to be a retainer of either Ōtomo Sōrin or Rokkaku Yoshikata. He became one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's followers. He participated in the Toyotomi's Odawara campaign and Korean campaign.
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Ōtani.
Quick Facts Lord of Tsuruga Domain, Preceded by ...
Ōtani Yoshitsugu | |
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大谷 吉継 | |
Lord of Tsuruga Domain | |
In office 1589–1600 | |
Preceded by | Hachiya Yoritaka |
Personal details | |
Born | 1558 or 1565 Shiga Prefecture |
Died | October 21, 1600(1600-10-21) (aged 41–42) or October 21, 1600(1600-10-21) (aged 34–35) Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture |
Relations | Sanada Yukimura (son-in-law) Higashi-dono (mother, maid of Hideyoshi's wife Nene) |
Children | Chikurin-in Ōtani Yoshikatsu Kinoshita Yoritsugu |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Toyotomi clan Western Army |
Rank | Gyōbu Shōyū |
Unit | Ōtani clan |
Battles/wars | Siege of Miki Siege of Takamatsu Battle of Yamasaki Battle of Shizugatake Siege of Oshi Korean Campaign Battle of Sekigahara |
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