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Hōjō Ujikuni

1548 – 1597

Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period; son of daimyo Hōjō Ujiyasu

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Lived 1548 – 1597 (aged 48–49). Hōjō Ujikuni was a Japanese samurai.

was a samurai of the Sengoku period, and the third son of Hōjō Ujiyasu. Ujikuni was a high-ranking commander in the invasion of Kozuke Province, Kōzuke was contested between the later Hōjō clan, the Takeda and the Uesugi clans.

He was also the castellan (castle lord) in command of Hachigata Castle in Musashi province, which came under siege twice in 1568 by Takeda Shingen and 1590 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

In 1569, along with Hojo Ujiteru, failed to stop Takeda Shingen's retreat in the Battle of Mimasetoge.

Following the sudden death of Oda Nobunaga in 1582, He and Hojo Ujinao took the advantage of the situation to launch a certain attack at Kanagawa.

When Siege of Odawara began, he was defending Hachigata Castle but surrounded by Toyotomi's large army、then he decided to surrender. Later he became a vassal of Maeda Toshiie.

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Born
1548
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Also known as
Hojo Ujikuni, Houjou Ujikuni

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hōjō Ujikuni?

Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period; son of daimyo Hōjō Ujiyasu

When was Hōjō Ujikuni born?

Hōjō Ujikuni was born in 1548.

When did Hōjō Ujikuni die?

Hōjō Ujikuni died on 19 September 1597.

What was Hōjō Ujikuni's occupation?

Hōjō Ujikuni was a samurai.

What nationality was Hōjō Ujikuni?

Hōjō Ujikuni was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hōjō Ujikuni

· Wikidata: Q3138651

· DBpedia: Hōjō Ujikuni

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