About Nawa Nagatoshi
Lived 1250 – 1336 (aged 85–86). Nawa Nagatoshi was a Japanese bushi and military personnel.
Nawa Nagatoshi (名和長年) (died August 7, 1336) was a Kamakura Period military figure who defended the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō period.
Nawa was appointed Governor of Hoki Province as a reward for his support of Go-Daigo during the Genko War.
After the Battle of Minatogawa and the entry of Takauji into Kyoto, Loyalists forces continued to oppose him. In particular, Nawa led a force against the Toji temple, where Takauiji had installed the future Emperor Komyo. However, Nawa's attack was stopped and Nawa killed.
He is enshrined at Nawa Shrine in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture.
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Who was Nawa Nagatoshi?
Japanese military figure
When was Nawa Nagatoshi born?
Nawa Nagatoshi was born in 1250 in Hōki Province.
When did Nawa Nagatoshi die?
Nawa Nagatoshi died on 7 August 1336.
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Nawa Nagatoshi was a bushi and military personnel.
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Nawa Nagatoshi was Japanese.
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