About Hiraga Genshin
Lived 1450 – 1537 (aged 86–87). Hiraga Genshin was a Japanese samurai.
was a retainer to the Takeda family towards the beginning of Japan's Sengoku period (1467–1615). He was attacked by Takeda Nobutora at Un no Kuchi in 1536, and forced Nobutora to retreat. But Nobutora's son, Takeda Shingen, then 15 years old, and called 'Takeda Harunobu', rallied the Takeda forces and led them to victory, killing Hiraga in the process.
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Who was Hiraga Genshin?
samurai
When was Hiraga Genshin born?
Hiraga Genshin was born in 1450.
When did Hiraga Genshin die?
Hiraga Genshin died on 6 February 1537.
What was Hiraga Genshin's occupation?
Hiraga Genshin was a samurai.
What nationality was Hiraga Genshin?
Hiraga Genshin was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hiraga Genshin. https://biography.guide/hiraga-genshin/
MLA: "Hiraga Genshin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hiraga-genshin/.
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