About Ogasawara Hidekiyo
Lived 1547 – 1600 (aged 52–53). Ogasawara Hidekiyo was a Japanese samurai.
is most famous for killing Hosokawa Gracia to protect her honor when Ishida Mitsunari attempted to take her hostage. Afterwards, he and the rest of the household then committed seppuku and burned their mansion down.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ogasawara Hidekiyo?
Japanese samurai
When was Ogasawara Hidekiyo born?
Ogasawara Hidekiyo was born in 1547.
When did Ogasawara Hidekiyo die?
Ogasawara Hidekiyo died on 25 August 1600 in Ōsaka.
What was Ogasawara Hidekiyo's occupation?
Ogasawara Hidekiyo was a samurai.
What nationality was Ogasawara Hidekiyo?
Ogasawara Hidekiyo was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ogasawara Hidekiyo
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