About Kitabatake Tomonori
Lived 1528 – 1576 (aged 47–48). Kitabatake Tomonori was a military personnel.
was the head of Kitabatake clan, lord of south Ise Province, who ruled from Kitabatake Shrine in Mie Prefecture. He learned swordsmanship from Tsukahara Bokuden and so was famous as a skilled swordsman. His territory was invaded by Oda Nobunaga in 1569. He surrendered and adopted Nobunaga's second son Oda Nobukatsu.
In 1576, Tomonori was killed by Oda Nobunaga's army during the siege of Mie.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kitabatake Tomonori?
Japanese military figure
When was Kitabatake Tomonori born?
Kitabatake Tomonori was born in 1528.
When did Kitabatake Tomonori die?
Kitabatake Tomonori died on 15 December 1576.
What was Kitabatake Tomonori's occupation?
Kitabatake Tomonori was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Kitabatake Tomonori
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