About Kani Saizō
Lived 1554 – 1613 (aged 58–59). Kani Saizō was a Japanese samurai, known for Battle of Sekigahara.
, also known as Kani Yoshinaga (可児吉長), was a Japanese samurai of the late Sengoku era through early Edo era, who served various lords before coming into the service of the Tokugawa clan. Saizō was originally a junior retainer under the Saitō clan, then switched to the Oda clan. Still later, he served under the Tokugawa. In the early Edo era, Saizō joined Fukushima Masanori during the latter's move to the Hiroshima Domain, and died in 1613.
Career In 1600, Kani Saizō participated in the Battle of Sekigahara as the forerunner of Fukushima Masanori's army.
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Who was Kani Saizō?
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When was Kani Saizō born?
Kani Saizō was born in 1554.
When did Kani Saizō die?
Kani Saizō died on 10 August 1613.
What was Kani Saizō's occupation?
Kani Saizō was a samurai.
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Kani Saizō was known for Battle of Sekigahara.
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Kani Saizō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kani Saizō. https://biography.guide/kani-saizo/
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