About Endō Naotsune
Lived 1531 – 1570 (aged 38–39). Endō Naotsune was a military commander.
was an officer under the Azai clan who was known as a fierce warrior during the Sengoku period of the 16th century of Japan.
Naotsune was opposed to the political marriage between his lord Azai Nagamasa and Oda Nobunaga's sister Oichi. During the Battle of Anegawa, Naotsune camouflaged his own men to resemble those of Nobunaga's, to infiltrate Nobunaga's army. Nobunaga became aware of Naotsune's intentions, and killed by Takenaka Kyusaku, younger brother of Takenaka Hanbei.
In 1569 he donated an illustrated poem to the Taga-taisha shrine, which still survives.
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Who was Endō Naotsune?
samurai
When was Endō Naotsune born?
Endō Naotsune was born in 1531.
When did Endō Naotsune die?
Endō Naotsune died on 9 August 1570.
What was Endō Naotsune's occupation?
Endō Naotsune was a military commander.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Endō Naotsune. https://biography.guide/endo-naotsune/
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