About Kabayama Hisataka
Lived 1558 – 1634 (aged 75–76). Kabayama Hisataka was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese samurai of the early Edo period. He was a retainer, senior advisor (karō), and senior deputy commander in the service of the Shimazu clan.
Early life Hisataka was born into the fifth generation of the Shimazu family line, adopting 'Kabayama' as his surname in respect to the birch (樺, kaba)-covered mountaintop (山, yama) upon which his castle domain had been constructed.
Warrior In 1609, Hisataka led military forces of the Shimazu clan against the Kingdom of Ryukyu. The Invasion of Ryukyu was successful.
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Who was Kabayama Hisataka?
Japanese samurai
When was Kabayama Hisataka born?
Kabayama Hisataka was born in 1558.
When did Kabayama Hisataka die?
Kabayama Hisataka died on 1 April 1634.
What was Kabayama Hisataka's occupation?
Kabayama Hisataka was a samurai.
What nationality was Kabayama Hisataka?
Kabayama Hisataka was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Kabayama Hisataka
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