About Hironaka Takakane
Lived 1521 – 1555 (aged 33–34). Hironaka Takakane was a military commander.
was a Japanese samurai and military commander of the Sengoku period. Hironaka clan was one of the most Important retainers of the Ōuchi clan for generations. Hironaka clan led the naval forces . Takakane was appointed as a shugodai of the Aki by Ōuchi Yoshitaka.
In the Battle of Miyajima occurred in 1555, Takakane judged it is not wise to attack Miyamija and advised Sue Harukata to attack Mōri Motonari directly but Harukata would not listen to Takakane's advice.
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Who was Hironaka Takakane?
Japanese samurai
When was Hironaka Takakane born?
Hironaka Takakane was born in 1521.
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Hironaka Takakane died on 28 October 1555.
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Hironaka Takakane was a military commander.
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