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Kizawa Nagamasa

1493 – 1542

Japanese samurai

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Lived 1493 – 1542 (aged 48–49). Kizawa Nagamasa was a Japanese samurai.

Kizawa Nagamasa (木沢長政) was a daimyō of the Sengoku period in Japan.

Nagamasa built Shigisan Castle for the Hatakeyama clan in 1536, an accomplishment that earned him the title of shugo of Yamato Province. In 1561 he expanded into Shiga Prefecture when he defeated the Rokkaku clan at the Battle of Maibara using ninja from Iga to launch a fire attack. The castle once was his, but the Rokkaku took it only recently before his costly victory.

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Important facts

Born
1493
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Daimyo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kizawa Nagamasa?

Japanese samurai

When was Kizawa Nagamasa born?

Kizawa Nagamasa was born in 1493.

When did Kizawa Nagamasa die?

Kizawa Nagamasa died on 2 April 1542.

What was Kizawa Nagamasa's occupation?

Kizawa Nagamasa was a samurai.

What nationality was Kizawa Nagamasa?

Kizawa Nagamasa was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kizawa Nagamasa

· Wikidata: Q6419175

· DBpedia: Kizawa Nagamasa

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