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Amago Yoshihisa

1540 – 1610

Daimyo

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About Amago Yoshihisa

Lived 1540 – 1610 (aged 69–70). Amago Yoshihisa was a Japanese samurai.

was a daimyō (lord) of Izumo Province.

He was the eldest son of Haruhisa and he was given the childhood name of . After his father's sudden death in 1560, he became the head of the clan to continue the fight against the Mōri clan. While besieged in Gassantoda Castle, Yoshihisa had a retainer, Uyama Hisakane executed after fearing betrayal. This caused most of his remaining troops to desert and on 1566, he surrendered to Mōri Motonari. Yoshihisa was permitted to become a monk and was held captive at Enmeiji. As a monk, Yoshihisa changed his name to Yurin (友林). After Mōri Terumoto became the head of Mōri clan, he became a retainer under Terumoto.

Family Father: Amago Haruhisa Mother: daughter of Amago Kunihisa Wife: daughter of Kyogoku clan Son: Amago Tomohisa Adopted son: Amago Motosato (1572–1622)

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Born
1540
Birth century
Died
1610
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Daimyo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Amago Yoshihisa?

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When was Amago Yoshihisa born?

Amago Yoshihisa was born in 1540.

When did Amago Yoshihisa die?

Amago Yoshihisa died in 1610.

What was Amago Yoshihisa's occupation?

Amago Yoshihisa was a samurai.

What nationality was Amago Yoshihisa?

Amago Yoshihisa was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Amago Yoshihisa

· Wikidata: Q837428

· DBpedia: Amago Yoshihisa

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