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Mori Sōiken

One of the leaders of Shimabara Rebellion

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About Mori Sōiken

Mori Sōiken was a Japanese samurai.

was one of the leaders of the 1637-1638 Shimabara Rebellion in Japan. By the time of the rebellion he was a ronin, but he had formerly advised the Christian Daimyo Konishi Yukinaga.

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Mori Soiken, Mori Souiken

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mori Sōiken?

One of the leaders of Shimabara Rebellion

What was Mori Sōiken's occupation?

Mori Sōiken was a samurai.

What nationality was Mori Sōiken?

Mori Sōiken was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mori Sōiken

· Wikidata: Q6131166

· DBpedia: Mori Sōiken

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