About Amakasu Kagemochi
Lived 1501 – 1604 (aged 102–103). Amakasu Kagemochi was a Japanese samurai.
(died 1604) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. He was a retainer of the Uesugi clan. He was a commander of the Masugata Castle.
Kagemochi distinguished himself in the fighting at the 4th Battle of Kawanakajima. At the battle he commanded the rear guard for the Uesugi and clashed with the famed Takeda warriors, Kosaka Masanobu and Baba Nobufusa. This skirmish took place in what is called Amenomiya.
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Who was Amakasu Kagemochi?
Japanese samurai
When was Amakasu Kagemochi born?
Amakasu Kagemochi was born in 1501.
When did Amakasu Kagemochi die?
Amakasu Kagemochi died in 1604.
What was Amakasu Kagemochi's occupation?
Amakasu Kagemochi was a samurai.
What nationality was Amakasu Kagemochi?
Amakasu Kagemochi was Japanese.
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