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Chō Tsugutsura

d. 1577

Japanese samurai

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About Chō Tsugutsura

Chō Tsugutsura was a military commander.

was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period who served the Noto Hatakeyama clan as a senior vassal.

On the occasion of the Siege of Nanao castle, he was on the side of the Oda clan and killed by Usa Tsugumitsu who was on the side of the Uesugi clan.

His son Chō Tsunatatsu visited Oda Nobunaga and asked for reinforcements. When Nobunaga's force led by Shibata Katsuie arrived near the castle, Nanao castle had already taken by the Uesugi clan and Tsugutsura was killed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chō Tsugutsura?

Japanese samurai

When did Chō Tsugutsura die?

Chō Tsugutsura died on 26 October 1577.

What was Chō Tsugutsura's occupation?

Chō Tsugutsura was a military commander.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chō Tsugutsura

· Wikidata: Q11653554

· DBpedia: Chō Tsugutsura

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