About Kurushima Michifusa
Lived 1562 – 1597 (aged 34–35). Kurushima Michifusa was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese samurai of the late Sengoku period, the 4th son of , and younger brother of Kurujima Michiyuki. His father was a leader of one of the three Murakami suigun (Murakami navies), major naval powers in the 16th century.
Masamichi belonged to the army corps of Fukushima Masanori in the Seven-Year War. His brother was killed on July 10 at the Battle of Dangpo. Masamichi was killed several months later in the Battle of Myeongnyang by the forces of Yi Sun-sin. He was the only daimyō who was killed in action during the war.
Modern culture Portrayed by Ryu Seung-ryong in the 2014 film The Admiral: Roaring Currents.
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Who was Kurushima Michifusa?
samurai
When was Kurushima Michifusa born?
Kurushima Michifusa was born in 1562.
When did Kurushima Michifusa die?
Kurushima Michifusa died on 26 October 1597.
What was Kurushima Michifusa's occupation?
Kurushima Michifusa was a samurai.
What nationality was Kurushima Michifusa?
Kurushima Michifusa was Japanese.
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