About Amago Katsuhisa
Lived 1553 – 1578 (aged 24–25). Amago Katsuhisa was a Japanese samurai.
was a remnant of the Amago clan, a powerful feudal clan in the Chūgoku region of Japan, backed up by Yamanaka Yukimori, a vassal of the clan.
He was born to Amago Masahisa in 1553. In the following year, Katsuhisa's father and grandfather were killed by Amago Haruhisa, leading Katsuhisa to become a Buddhist monk.
In 1578, Katsuhisa defending Kozuki Castle for Oda clan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi against the Mōri clan, but was attacked by Kobayakawa Takakage and Kikkawa Motoharu in Siege of Kōzuki Castle, he was defeated, and committed suicide.
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Who was Amago Katsuhisa?
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When was Amago Katsuhisa born?
Amago Katsuhisa was born in 1553.
When did Amago Katsuhisa die?
Amago Katsuhisa died on 6 August 1578 in Kōzuki Castle.
What was Amago Katsuhisa's occupation?
Amago Katsuhisa was a samurai.
What nationality was Amago Katsuhisa?
Amago Katsuhisa was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amago Katsuhisa. https://biography.guide/amago-katsuhisa/
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