About Katsura Motozumi
Lived 1500 – 1569. Katsura Motozumi was a military commander.
was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. Motozumi was one of the most important retainers of the Mōri clan. He was also the castle lord in command of Sakurao Castle.
In the Battle of Miyajima, Motozumi succeeded as a decoy and lured Sue Harukata's army toward Itsukushima and so contributed to the victory of the Mōri clan.
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Who was Katsura Motozumi?
Japanese samurai
When was Katsura Motozumi born?
Katsura Motozumi was born in 1500.
When did Katsura Motozumi die?
Katsura Motozumi died on 17 August 1569.
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Katsura Motozumi was a military commander.
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