About Amakasu Kagetsugu
Lived 1550 – 1611 (aged 60–61). Amakasu Kagetsugu was a Japanese samurai.
was a samurai officer who served the Uesugi clan.
Under the orders of Uesugi Kenshin, Kagetsugu became the head of the Amakasu clan. Kagetsugu was known as a valiant warrior, and was skilled in wielding swords as well as spears. He is also said to have contributed to the Uesugi clan's occupation of Dewa.
He, participated in the Siege of Hasedo during the Sekigahara Campaign (1600).
Popular culture He is also one of the computer gaming characters in Total War: Shogun 2.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Amakasu Kagetsugu?
Japanese samurai
When was Amakasu Kagetsugu born?
Amakasu Kagetsugu was born in 1550.
When did Amakasu Kagetsugu die?
Amakasu Kagetsugu died on 22 June 1611.
What was Amakasu Kagetsugu's occupation?
Amakasu Kagetsugu was a samurai.
What nationality was Amakasu Kagetsugu?
Amakasu Kagetsugu was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Amakasu Kagetsugu
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