About Oniniwa Yoshinao
Lived 1513 – 1586 (aged 72–73). Oniniwa Yoshinao was a military commander.
also known as Oniniwa Sagetsusai was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period who served Date clan. He was deeply trusted by Date Terumune and Date Masamune.
Yoshinao at the age of 73, bravely fought to let Masamune go during the Battle of Hitotoribashi, His army killed many of Iwaki clan's men but finally was killed by Iwaki Tsunetaka's general Kubota Jūrō. His son, Oniniwa Tsunamoto, and his daughter, Katakura Kita, also worked for Date clan and won Masamune's great trust.
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Who was Oniniwa Yoshinao?
Japanese samurai
When was Oniniwa Yoshinao born?
Oniniwa Yoshinao was born in 1513.
When did Oniniwa Yoshinao die?
Oniniwa Yoshinao died on 6 January 1586.
What was Oniniwa Yoshinao's occupation?
Oniniwa Yoshinao was a military commander.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oniniwa Yoshinao. https://biography.guide/oniniwa-yoshinao/
MLA: "Oniniwa Yoshinao." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oniniwa-yoshinao/.
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