About Jōjō Masashige
Lived 1545 – 1643 (aged 97–98). Jōjō Masashige was a Japanese samurai.
(1545 – September 25, 1643) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through the Edo period, who served the Uesugi clan.
In 1576, in order to promote stability in Noto Province, Jōjō Masashige was backed as the next head of the Hatakeyama clan, who had earlier been tendered by the Hatakeyama as hostage.
In 1577, Masashige fought at the Battle of Tedorigawa and brought victory to many of his allies by mobilizing his troops to Etchu and Kozuke.
In 1578, after the death of his previous lord, Uesugi Kenshin, he became quite at odds with the new successor and son of Kenshin, Uesugi Kagekatsu.
Masashige served both Uesugi Kenshin as well as Uesugi Kagekatsu. In the Siege of Otate, he supported Uesugi Kagetora at first but later switched to Kagekatsu. After the battle, he suddenly left the Uesugi clan.
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Who was Jōjō Masashige?
samurai
When was Jōjō Masashige born?
Jōjō Masashige was born in 1545.
When did Jōjō Masashige die?
Jōjō Masashige died on 25 September 1643.
What was Jōjō Masashige's occupation?
Jōjō Masashige was a samurai.
What nationality was Jōjō Masashige?
Jōjō Masashige was Japanese.
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